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Ensuring an Enriching Experience for Students This Fall, and Beyond
Whether its delivering co-op education experiences online, virtual student mentoring or adapting and developing courses, learn more about how universities will continue to ensure students have access to the high quality programs and services they require to thrive throughout their university years and beyond.
Celebrating the Achievements of the Graduating Class of 2020
This is an exciting time of year, as June marks the celebration of the achievements of a new graduating class. Here are just a few of the special messages, moments and celebrations that are taking place across the province to commemorate Ontario’s graduating class of 2020.
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COU Statement: Reopening of Postsecondary Institutions
Ontario’s universities remain committed to a safe and measured resumption of in-person instruction for the summer term and look forward to welcoming a new cohort of students this fall.
A Message from the Presidents and Principals of Ontario’s Universities
"Ontario universities are planning for a fall term and are focused on finding ways to create an enriching university experience. While each institution will develop its own approach to the fall term, we are united by the common goal of delivering university programs that will support student success." Read this message from the presidents and principals of Ontario's universities.
2020 Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing (COUPN) Awards
As we celebrate #NationalNursingWeek and the nurses across the province who are keeping us safe as the world works together to recover from COVID-19, the Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing (COUPN) is also recognizing some of Ontario’s most outstanding nursing educators and students, highlighting their excellence in patient care and their critical role in strengthening the province’s health-care system.
Ontario’s Universities: Supporting Students, Communities and the Province During COVID-19
As the province navigates the challenges of COVID-19, Ontario’s universities are committed to addressing the urgent needs of the province and to protecting the health and well-being of all Ontarians. Here are just some of the ways universities are working together across sectors to support the success of students, foster innovative research and help workers in the global fight against COVID-19.
COU Statement: Response to Provincial Support of Postsecondary Students During COVID-19
Ontario’s universities thank Premier Doug Ford and Colleges and Universities Minister Ross Romano for their commitment to providing supports to help postsecondary students complete their studies and for distributing $25 million in additional funding to publicly-assisted universities, colleges and Indigenous Institutes.
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
Equipping northern First Nations communities with masks
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Helping educators with innovative teaching tools
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News & Updates
June 29, 2020
Celebrating the Achievements of the Graduating Class of 2020
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Ensuring an Enriching Experience for Students This Fall, and Beyond
June 11, 2020
Black Lives Matter: COU’s Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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
Innovation
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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 Pre-Budget Submission to the Ontario Government

This pre-budget submission details how government and universities can partner to unleash the potential of our province by helping our students gain the transferrable skills they need to thrive, sharing cutting-edge infrastructure with local businesses, and fuelling a dynamic innovation ecosystem that will help build Ontario.

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