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OCUFA’s Submission on Improving University Governance Structures Submitted to the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security on August 31, 2025

September 23, 2025

OCUFA welcomes the opportunity to consult with the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security on university governance. A recent report by the Council of Ontario Universities, Leading Practices...

Job Posting: Executive & Organizational Development Coordinator

September 17, 2025

Limited Term, Full-Time Position (Policy Level A)Deadline: Friday, October 3, 2025 Working under the supervision of the Executive Director, the successful candidate for the Executive & Organizational Development Coordinator provides comprehensive support...

Ontario’s Postsecondary Students and Faculty Have Been Let Down Once Again in the Provincial Budget

May 16, 2025

TORONTO, ON – May 16, 2025 – The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) today stated that the 2025 Provincial Budget yet again neglects Ontario’s postsecondary education institutions by...

OCADFA Settlement

April 9, 2025

Congratulations to the OCAD University Faculty Association (OCADFA) who received an arbitration award in early January 2025, concluding over a year of negotiations for the renewal of their 2023-2026 collective...

APUO Settlement

April 9, 2025

Congratulations to the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa who ratified a two-year collective agreement in late February. Members made significant gains on their key mandate goal of...

OCUFA to Work Closely with New Minister Responsible for Ontario Universities

March 24, 2025

The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) congratulates the Honourable Nolan Quinn in his return to office as the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security. As both...

Statement on the passing of Doug Lorimer

March 21, 2025

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Doug Lorimer, a dedicated leader, staunch advocate, and a distinguished contributor to the OCUFA Collective Bargaining Committee. His lifelong devotion to fairness,...

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OCUFA Awards of Distinction honour Ontario academic community members

June 27, 2025

OCUFA Announces 2024–2025 Awards of Distinction Recipients TORONTO, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) is proud to announce the recipients of its...

OCUFA Challenges Ontario Government’s Narrative on Postsecondary Funding Crisis, Welcomes Review with Call for Meaningful Faculty Consultation

June 21, 2025

TORONTO, ON, June 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) today responded to the announcement by Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security...

University and College workers raise the alarm on proposed changes in Bill 33

June 19, 2025

Toronto, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Universities and Colleges Coalition (OUCC) is deeply concerned with the proposed changes in Bill 33, the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025....

OCUFA Concerned About Interference in University Governance and Distraction from Funding Crisis

June 5, 2025

Toronto, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) voiced grave concerns about legislation introduced in the Ontario legislature to update governance rules for...

New Legislation Will Burden Ontario’s Universities with Equity Challenges and More Costly Red Tape

May 30, 2025

Toronto, ON, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) today responded to the provincial government’s announcement of the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025,...

OCUFA worried about future of university funding following provincial election

March 4, 2025

February 28, 2025 (TORONTO, ON) – The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA), representing more than 18,000 university academic staff, is concerned the results of Thursday’s provincial election means the...

OCUFA Advocacy Day: MPPs Acknowledge Ontario Public Universities Require Additional Funding

November 8, 2024

November 8, 2024, TORONTO – OCUFA’s Advocacy Day, bringing Ontario MPPs into conversation with faculty and academic librarians, opened with a breakfast event where all four political parties– Conservatives, NDP,...

University underfunding crisis exacerbated by further international student caps.

September 19, 2024

September 19, 2024, TORONTO – The federal government’s recent announcement on additional international student caps further stresses the financial crisis faced by the university sector. “The cap will certainly negatively...

OCUFA looks forward to working with new Minister of Colleges and Universities

August 19, 2024

TORONTO, August 19, 2024 – OCUFA welcomes The Honourable Nolan Quinn to his appointment by Premier Doug Ford as Ontario’s Minister of Colleges and Universities. Minister Quinn inherits an extremely...

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The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations is the voice of more than 18,000 university faculty, academic librarians, and academic professionals across Ontario.

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