TORONTO, Nov. 30 /OUSA/ – Student leaders from across Ontario began their annual lobbying event at Queen’s Park today. OUSA’s annual Lobby Conference takes place from November 30 to December 2 this year in Toronto. During this conference, student leaders will be meeting with Members of Provincial Parliament and other key decision makers to explore solutions to the challenges facing Ontario’s post-secondary education system.
“Its a great opportunity to meet with Members of Provincial Parliament and have them hear our most pressing issues regarding post-secondary education,” said Dan Moulton – OUSA President. “We discuss the problems we see in the system, tell them our concerns, then provide recommendations that the Province can act on to improve or solve the issue. Its our Educated Solutions approach that has worked for us very well in the past,” added Moulton. OUSA’s recent success at Lobby Conferences the past few years include the Textbook and Technology Grant, the Ontario Distance Grant, an addtional $150 million investment in university infrastructure, $5 million to help underrepresented groups access higher education, and the two-year tuition freeze.
OUSA’s main priorities this year surround the submission Ontario: A Province of Knowledge document presented to the government this Fall. Our three priorities are Student Financial Aid, Student Success (Quality), and Tuition. Delegates will be updating our progress during the Lobby Conference on Twitter, Facebook, and the Website.
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