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Ontario universities condemn all forms of sexual violence and are committed to ensuring safe campuses
Understanding and addressing sexual violence experienced by our students is a priority for Ontario’s universities and we remain committed to creating safe environments that are free from sexual violence.
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Fostering Inclusive Spaces at Ontario’s Universities
In a recent Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance article, Steve Orsini, President and CEO of the Council of Ontario Universities, outlines how Ontario's universities will continue to partner to instill a sense of safety, inclusivity and equity on campus, while ensuring every willing and qualified Ontarian has access to a high-quality post-secondary education.
Ontario’s Colleges and Universities Urgently Seek Provincial Support for a Safe In-Person Reopening for Students, Staff and Faculty
Ontario’s Colleges and Universities Urgently Seek Provincial Support for a Safe In-Person Reopening for Students, Staff and Faculty
With the start of the fall term one week away, Ontario’s postsecondary institutions, parents, students and other members of the postsecondary community are looking for greater clarity as they prepare and finalize arrangements for the start of a new academic year.
COU Responds to Recommendations from the Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health
Ontario’s universities welcome the recommendations received today from the Council of Medical Officers of Health (COMOH). Recognizing that vaccination against COVID-19 remains the single most effective public heath measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19, universities share COMOH and the provincial government’s goal to increase vaccination rates in Ontario.
Calling for a Province-Wide Vaccine Policy and Safe Pass
Calling for a Province-Wide Vaccine Policy and Safe Pass
Given growing concerns related to the Delta variant and other variants of concern, both locally and around the world, Colleges Ontario and the Council of Ontario Universities call on the government to provide a province-wide policy that would require the vaccination of postsecondary students, staff and faculty, to help ensure optimal public health protection for all.
Joint Statement by OUSA and Ontario’s Universities on Fall Reopening and Vaccinations
As Ontario’s universities and the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) prepare to welcome new and returning students this fall, we encourage all faculty, staff and students to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
A Message from the Presidents and Principals of Ontario’s Universities
Ontario's universities are excited to welcome new and existing students this fall. Read the following message from the Presidents and Principals of Ontario's universities about the upcoming fall term.
Partnering to Support Ontario's Recovery
Ontario’s universities have a vital role to play in fortifying our province and helping address the urgent needs of Ontario. Our pre-budget submission details how, through a Five-Point Plan to Support Ontario’s Recovery, government and universities can partner to tackle the priorities that are critical to Ontario’s economic growth, both now and in the future; creating a more prosperous future for our students, communities and the province.
Partnering in the Fight Against COVID-19
Ontario’s universities have a significant role to play in the fight against COVID-19. Visit this landing page to find more information about how universities are partnering in the global fight against the pandemic, links to each Ontario university’s COVID-19 page and additional resources.
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Ontario’s universities are actively working with their
partners on the issues that matter most to Ontarians.

We are partnering to grow the economy, to equip graduates with skills and experience for the jobs of the future, to improve health care so that Ontarians can lead longer and healthier lives, and to support life-changing ideas and discoveries through research and innovation.

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Making an Impact
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Increasing vaccination rates through community partnerships
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Designing efficient vaccination clinics
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Maintaining vaccine enthusiasm
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News & Updates
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September 16, 2021
Ontario universities condemn all forms of sexual violence and are committed to ensuring safe campuses
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September 07, 2021
Fostering Inclusive Spaces at Ontario’s Universities
Ontario’s Colleges and Universities Urgently Seek Provincial Support for a Safe In-Person Reopening for Students, Staff and Faculty
August 30, 2021
Ontario’s Colleges and Universities Urgently Seek Provincial Support for a Safe In-Person Reopening for Students, Staff and Faculty
Issues Ontarians'
Care About
We spent a year listening to what Ontarians had to say about their hopes, concerns, ideas and aspirations for the future. Through partnering with others, Ontario's universities are working together to attain those hopes, alleviate those concerns, and make those ideas a reality. Learn about our commitments to creating a better Ontario.
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Jobs and Skills
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The Economy
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Research and
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Health Care
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Mental Health
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Building Strong
Communities
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Access
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The Environment
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Diversity
How We're Partnering for
a Better Future for Ontario
Ontario's universities are actively working with partners to ensure our students thrive, our communities are vibrant and our province remains dynamic.
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2020-21 Pre-Budget Submission to the Ontario Government

Our pre-budget submission details how, through a Five-Point Plan to Support Ontario’s Recovery, government and universities can partner to tackle the priorities that are critical to Ontario’s economic growth, both now and in the future; creating a more prosperous future for our students, communities and the province.

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