Federal Government Institutes Cap on International Students

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In case you missed it the Liberal Federal Government has put into place a cap on the number of international student visas they will allow. They are also going to control what parts of the country visa students are allowed to study in.

For more information go to: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/international-student-visas-1.7092512

Karen Littlewood , president of OSSTF/FEESO has spoken out about this cap and the impact it will have on post-secondary institutions and students. In addition OSSTF/FEESO has put out a statement in response.

  1. The link to President, Karen Littlewood’s radio interview this morning with 900 CHML (Hamilton) on underfunding in the post-secondary sector (starts around 13:50 mark): https://twitter.com/AM900CHML/status/1749822661297930345
  1. A link to the media release OSSTF/FEESO published yesterday (see attachments) in response to the announcement: https://www.osstf.on.ca/news/cap-on-international-students-exposes-ford-government-underfunding-of-universities.aspx
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More or Less: Its All Being Done With Less. Or Is It?

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Deficits and budget cuts are a systemic problem across the post-secondary sector across all of Ontario. We are all being forced to do more with less, or in our case less with less. The Ford government is doing everything it can to privatize not only our healthcare system but also education.

We can no longer sit back and think that Ford’s policies are someone else’s problem. While the next provincial election is a long way off this should not mean that we do not call out our local MPPs. This is a call to action; to stand against those are seeking to dismantle public education.

https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/it-s-simply-at-a-breaking-point-universities-warn-of-dark-days-ahead-and-call-for-end-of-tuition-freeze-1.6722240

https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/deficit-is-an-acute-problem-queen-s-university-eyes-drastic-cutbacks-addresses-students-1.6722358

 Number of Ontario hospital emergency closures soars to new record: Health Coalition demands Ford government finally take action

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 A new report, Unprecedented and Worsening: Ontario’s Local Hospital Closures 2023 released by the Ontario Health Coalition at Queen’s Park this morning, paints a stark picture of a health care system that has tipped into collapse.

Happy Holidays from OSSTF/FEESO

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Should you opt out of Direct Compensation Property Damage coverage?

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Soon, Ontario drivers will have a new option to restrict coverage in the event of a collision—the option not to claim damages.

In December 2022, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) announced that Ontario Policy Change Form (OPCF) 49 will give drivers the choice to opt out of Direct Compensation Property Damage (DCPD) coverage.

Under OPCF 49, you can agree not to be compensated by your insurance company or anyone else, including anyone at fault for causing the damage or their insurance company. But what does that mean?

Read more at www.otip.com/article173. #OTIPUpdate

Ontario Universities Facing Insolvency Due to Doug Ford’s cuts

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Multiple new reports about the state of Ontario’s universities are calling for more funding from the provincial government, citing cuts under Premier Doug Ford that are pushing some institutions toward insolvency

https://www.blogto.com/city/2023/12/ontario-universities-facing-insolvency-doug-ford-cuts/

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After years of work, Ontario faculty say major victory achieved on protecting public universities

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Some possible protection given our current financial situation.

After years of work, Ontario faculty say major victory achieved on protecting public universities

The University of Waterloo is projecting a $15-million deficit this year. Here’s how it happened, and what can be done.

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We are not trying to say that misery loves company but sometimes it’s good to know we are not alone.

https://www.therecord.com/opinion/contributors/the-university-of-waterloo-is-projecting-a-15-million-deficit-this-year-here-s-how/article_5c671382-4802-5690-9129-195d1130801d.html

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unlearn.® – Workshops for Education Workers

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unlearn.® uses an approach that explores the mechanisms that can interrupt bias, stereotypes and discrimination by challenging the societal norms that marginalize others.

Workshops for all our members as we live in and work in a richly diverse community.

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November is Financial Literacy Month

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Pay grids. Pension contributions. Deferred leaves. These are all factors unique to education members.And each of these factors plays an important role when it comes to your overall financial journey.

This month, take time to empower yourself and invest in your own financial wellbeing. By being financially literate, you can better manage life events such as buying your first home, having a child, or retiring early.

Check out these upcoming events and educational resources to help strengthen your financial literacy and make more informed decisions about your money:

  • NEW First Home Savings Account (FHSA) resources:
    • A step-by-step guide: Using a First Home Savings Account to help you save for your first home: https://bit.ly/46LwILJ
  • Walk into Retirement with a Plan – sign up for upcoming workshops and webinars in collaboration with OTIP: https://otip.my.salesforce-sites.com/wrpen/
  • Financial literacy newsletter – get educator-specific tips and resources straight to your inbox every month, plus your chance to win a $50 gift card: https://bit.ly/3Q6ptqK

Brought to you by Educators Financial Group.

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