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Ontario’s universities update on COVID-19
Ontario’s universities have a significant role to play in helping to “flatten the curve” and slow the spread of 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.
COU Statement: Response to Ontario Fiscal Update 2020
Ontario’s universities welcome the introduction of Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19 provided by Ontario’s Minister of Finance Rod Phillips. We support the provincial government’s commitment to providing vital investments into the health care sector and economic support to help Ontarians and the business community meet the complex challenges they face in these uncertain times.
In It Together 2020: Foundations for Promoting Mental Wellness in Campus Communities
In our 2020 joint report, In It Together: Foundations for Promoting Mental Wellness in Campus Communities, Ontario’s Universities, Colleges Ontario, Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) and College Student Alliance (CSA) put forward our recommendations for helping meet the growing challenge of student mental health.
Partnering to Build a Strong Ontario: 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.
Student Voices on Sexual Violence Climate Survey
Every Ontario university is committed to providing a safe, supportive and respectful environment in which to live, learn and work. Click here to read an overview of the survey results.
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.

Better Future
Better Future
Better Future
Ontario’s universities update on COVID-19
Ontario’s universities have a significant role to play in helping to “flatten the curve” and slow the spread of 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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Making an Impact
3-D printing innovations help bring much needed resources to Ontario medical workers
When both the Canadian and Ontario government called for more personal protective equipment to help hospitals prepare for the anticipated wave of COVID-19 patients, University of Ottawa engineers came together to help the health-care industry deal with COVID-19.
News & Updates
March 25, 2020
COU Statement: Response to Ontario Fiscal Update 2020
March 13, 2020
Ontario Universities Committed to Help Flatten the Curve of COVID-19
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.
Partnering to help Ontario
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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.

Read the Submission
For more reports, infographics and data, browse our resources section