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OCUFA represents 18,000+ faculty, librarians & academic professionals across Ontario. We’re committed to strengthening higher education and advocating for our members’ rights and interests. #ONpse #HigherEd #FacultyVoice
A university education is associated with high-paying and in-demand jobs in every region of Ontario. The provincial government’s own labour market information indicates that of the occupation categories with the most annual job postings the most lucrative jobs go to university graduates. (4/6)
November 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
A university education is associated with high-paying and in-demand jobs in every region of Ontario. The provincial government’s own labour market information indicates that of the occupation categories with the most annual job postings the most lucrative jobs go to university graduates. (4/6)
With demand for university spaces set to surge, the province cannot afford to continue ignoring the voices of those who know the system best. (3/6)
November 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
With demand for university spaces set to surge, the province cannot afford to continue ignoring the voices of those who know the system best. (3/6)
Ontario’s public universities are facing a growing funding crisis driven by chronic underfunding, tuition cuts and freezes, rising responsibilities without support, and an unsustainable reliance on international students. (2/6)
November 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Ontario’s public universities are facing a growing funding crisis driven by chronic underfunding, tuition cuts and freezes, rising responsibilities without support, and an unsustainable reliance on international students. (2/6)
Ontario’s economic future depends on world-class universities. We need adequate, sustained investment, not stop-gap funding and temporary fixes, to secure the future of our youth.
#OntarioPSE #PostSecondaryFunding #HigherEd
#OntarioPSE #PostSecondaryFunding #HigherEd
November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Ontario’s economic future depends on world-class universities. We need adequate, sustained investment, not stop-gap funding and temporary fixes, to secure the future of our youth.
#OntarioPSE #PostSecondaryFunding #HigherEd
#OntarioPSE #PostSecondaryFunding #HigherEd
OCUFA is calling on the government to reconsider their decision, engage students and faculty, and commit to real solutions, including transparent updates to the funding formula and immediate increases to per-student funding.
November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
OCUFA is calling on the government to reconsider their decision, engage students and faculty, and commit to real solutions, including transparent updates to the funding formula and immediate increases to per-student funding.
A university education leads to high-paying, in-demand jobs across Ontario. Provincial labour market data shows that among the occupations with the most annual postings, the most lucrative roles consistently go to university graduates in every region.
November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A university education leads to high-paying, in-demand jobs across Ontario. Provincial labour market data shows that among the occupations with the most annual postings, the most lucrative roles consistently go to university graduates in every region.
With demand for university spaces set to surge, the province cannot afford to continue ignoring the voices of those who know the system best.
November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
With demand for university spaces set to surge, the province cannot afford to continue ignoring the voices of those who know the system best.
Ontario’s public universities are facing a growing funding crisis driven by chronic underfunding, tuition cuts and freezes, rising responsibilities without support, and an unsustainable reliance on international students.
November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Ontario’s public universities are facing a growing funding crisis driven by chronic underfunding, tuition cuts and freezes, rising responsibilities without support, and an unsustainable reliance on international students.
(4/4) OCUFA is proud to stand in solidarity with LUFA and will seek intervenor status in this Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms challenge. ✊
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@ctvnorthernontario.bsky.social @sudburystar.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
(4/4) OCUFA is proud to stand in solidarity with LUFA and will seek intervenor status in this Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms challenge. ✊
@ctvnorthernontario.bsky.social @sudburystar.bsky.social
@ctvnorthernontario.bsky.social @sudburystar.bsky.social
(3/4) The loan agreement—in place until 2038—explicitly limits the union’s ability to bargain the terms of their pension plan. This is not just a labour dispute, but a constitutional issue related to bargaining autonomy.
November 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
(3/4) The loan agreement—in place until 2038—explicitly limits the union’s ability to bargain the terms of their pension plan. This is not just a labour dispute, but a constitutional issue related to bargaining autonomy.
(2/4) When Laurentian filed for insolvency under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in 2021, a contract was imposed on faculty. That contract required enormous sacrifices including salary cuts, changes to the pension plan and job losses.
November 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
(2/4) When Laurentian filed for insolvency under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in 2021, a contract was imposed on faculty. That contract required enormous sacrifices including salary cuts, changes to the pension plan and job losses.
(11/11) MPPs acknowledge Ontario public universities require additional funding, but there is still much work to be done to secure the future of our province and Ontario’s next generation of voters.
#OntarioPSE #PostSecondaryFunding #HigherEd
#OntarioPSE #PostSecondaryFunding #HigherEd
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
(11/11) MPPs acknowledge Ontario public universities require additional funding, but there is still much work to be done to secure the future of our province and Ontario’s next generation of voters.
#OntarioPSE #PostSecondaryFunding #HigherEd
#OntarioPSE #PostSecondaryFunding #HigherEd
(10/11) MCURES is increasingly interfering with university autonomy. The growing use of ministerial directives is an end-run around parliamentary democracy, which creates inefficiencies detracting from a focus on education. These are not cost neutral activities.
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
(10/11) MCURES is increasingly interfering with university autonomy. The growing use of ministerial directives is an end-run around parliamentary democracy, which creates inefficiencies detracting from a focus on education. These are not cost neutral activities.
(9/11) Meaningfully cutting red tape in the university sector by eliminating unnecessary policy duplication, such as that found in Bills 33 and 166, and by respecting institutional autonomy.
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
(9/11) Meaningfully cutting red tape in the university sector by eliminating unnecessary policy duplication, such as that found in Bills 33 and 166, and by respecting institutional autonomy.
(8/11) The development of a university funding model that supports and incentivizes enrolling larger numbers of academically qualified Ontario students and recognizes the value of all university programs.
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
(8/11) The development of a university funding model that supports and incentivizes enrolling larger numbers of academically qualified Ontario students and recognizes the value of all university programs.
(7/11) A phased approach consisting of annual 11.75% increases to provincial university funding over a period of five years to get Ontario close to the Canadian funding average.
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
(7/11) A phased approach consisting of annual 11.75% increases to provincial university funding over a period of five years to get Ontario close to the Canadian funding average.
(6/11) Throughout Advocacy Day, faculty and academic librarians at Queen’s Park spoke to MPPs from all parties and across Ontario. In the meetings, OCUFA reiterated its recommendations, including:
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
(6/11) Throughout Advocacy Day, faculty and academic librarians at Queen’s Park spoke to MPPs from all parties and across Ontario. In the meetings, OCUFA reiterated its recommendations, including:
(5/11) According to the Council of Ontario Universities, without public funding, potentially 100,000 academically qualified prospective Ontario university students will be unable to secure a university seat. This is alarming.
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
(5/11) According to the Council of Ontario Universities, without public funding, potentially 100,000 academically qualified prospective Ontario university students will be unable to secure a university seat. This is alarming.
(4/11) Enrollment is booming, but the number of funded students is arbitrarily limited. In 2024-25, 28,000 students were enrolled above this funded cap. New enrollment growth in 2025-26 means this number will have only increased.
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
(4/11) Enrollment is booming, but the number of funded students is arbitrarily limited. In 2024-25, 28,000 students were enrolled above this funded cap. New enrollment growth in 2025-26 means this number will have only increased.
(3/11) Every $1 invested in university education generates a positive economic return of $1.36–nearly 40% return on investment!
Despite all university programs providing skills employers need, only a narrow range of programs receive additional financial support from government.
Despite all university programs providing skills employers need, only a narrow range of programs receive additional financial support from government.
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
(3/11) Every $1 invested in university education generates a positive economic return of $1.36–nearly 40% return on investment!
Despite all university programs providing skills employers need, only a narrow range of programs receive additional financial support from government.
Despite all university programs providing skills employers need, only a narrow range of programs receive additional financial support from government.
(2/11) Ontario’s economy is under threat from American tariffs and automation-induced job losses. Per @confboardofcanada.bsky.social, public universities contribute 11.7% of Ontario's GDP, which is $96 billion annually.
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
(2/11) Ontario’s economy is under threat from American tariffs and automation-induced job losses. Per @confboardofcanada.bsky.social, public universities contribute 11.7% of Ontario's GDP, which is $96 billion annually.