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COU Statement: Expanding Health-Care Programs
Ontario’s universities applaud the Ontario government’s critical investments in university health-care programs and training opportunities, including for registered nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
2022 Polanyi Prizes Honour Ontario University Researchers
Five Ontario university researchers have been recognized with 2022 Polanyi Prizes for their innovative and ground-breaking work across literature, economic science, physics, physiology/medicine and chemistry.
Council of Ontario Universities Celebrates 60 Years
The Council of Ontario Universities is celebrating 60 years of collaborating and partnering for the benefit and prosperity of students, communities and the province.
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COU Statement: Response to Auditor General’s Annual Report
With a shared commitment to efficiency, accountability and the long-term financial health of the sector, Ontario’s universities wish to acknowledge Ontario’s Auditor General for her 2022 Annual Report.
Partnering to Help Municipalities Build Climate-Resilient Communities
As municipalities continue to act on climate change and prepare for future impacts, Ontario’s universities are forging strong, solutions-driven partnerships within these communities. Learn more about the climate change research, programs and work underway at our universities.
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Building a Resilient Future
Ontario’s universities are building a resilient and brighter future for Ontario and all who live here. From training healthcare heroes on the frontlines of the pandemic and making life-changing research discoveries to supporting the social and economic fabric of our communities, universities continue to play a critical role in helping lead the province toward a more prosperous and resilient today and tomorrow.
Partnering to Help Protect our Students and Communities Against COVID-19
As Ontario continues to respond to COVID-19, including to new variants and waves, Ontario’s universities remain committed to ensuring the health and safety of students, staff, faculty and community members. Visit this landing page to find more information about how universities continue to help protect our students and communities against COVID-19, links to each Ontario university’s COVID-19 page and additional resources.
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Partnering to Drive Ontario's Recovery through Talent and Innovation

In Partnering to Drive Ontario’s Recovery through Talent and Innovation, we outline how, as Ontario looks to rebuild and recover from COVID-19, Ontario’s universities are at the forefront of rebuilding a world-class health-care system; developing job-ready graduates; driving regional economic development; and creating solutions to Ontario’s challenges.

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At the Forefront of
Ontario’s Recovery
Ontario’s universities have a vital role to play in supporting the province through COVID-19 and addressing the issues Ontarians care about most – from rebuilding the province’s health-care system to ensuring Ontario has an adaptable workforce and globally competitive economy. Universities are establishing partnerships to drive economic growth, support families and communities, connect people and ideas and drive innovation to build a brighter future for all Ontarians.
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World-Class Health-Care System
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Job-Ready Graduates
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Strong Local Economies
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Competitive Economy
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Solutions to
Ontario’s Challenges
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A Highly
Skilled Workforce
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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Professor Catherine Carstairs
Maintaining vaccine enthusiasm
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News & Updates
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February 02, 2023
COU Statement: Expanding Health-Care Programs
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December 13, 2022
Celebrating 60 Years of Partnering for a Brighter Future
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November 30, 2022
COU Statement: Response to Auditor General’s Annual Report
How We're Partnering for
a Better Future for Ontario
Ontario’s universities are partnering with government, communities and industry to help Ontario rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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Creating a More
Prosperous Ontario