Kick off the new school year recharged and ready

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Welcome back to another school year! We hope you’re feeling revitalized and inspired after the summer break. Now is an ideal time to reflect on your accomplishments and plan for the future, both personally and professionally. We want to reassure you that our team is committed to supporting your health, wellness, and financial security so you can thrive in your pivotal role within the education community.

Read more at www.otip.com/article194. #OTIPUpdate

Summer is over, but the fun continues with OTIP!

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Ed Weidinger Memorial Labour Day Picnic

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Hello Friends & Community!

Mark your calendars! The Ed Weidinger Memorial Labour Day Picnic is coming up fast, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🥳

The best part? It’s now less than a month away! Get ready for a day of fun, food, and community spirit. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Join us for: 🍔 Food & Drinks 🎶 Live Music 🎠 Kid’s Area 🎨 Face Painting

📅 Date: Monday, September 1, 2025

⏰ Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

📍 Location: Waterloo Park (Westmount Road Entrance)

Everything at the picnic is just $1, and the best part is that all proceeds go to a great cause: the United Way Waterloo Region Communities. ❤️

Bring your family, friends, and neighbours and let’s make this year’s picnic the best one yet! We can’t wait to see you there!

Bill 33: What is it?

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Bill 33 will not only impact our children but it also our jobs.

Here is what it is:

https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-44/session-1/bill-33

In the press:

https://thevarsity.ca/2025/08/20/proposed-ontario-bill-33-grants-government-more-power-in-education-sector

Possible Ontario College Strike Looming

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Here are a couple of articles about the impending labour disruption at our colleges across Ontario.

https://www.durhamradionews.com/archives/201208

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/opseu-support-staff-ontario-colleges-vote-authorize-strike-1.7611088

Rebuilding Canadian post-secondary education

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Canada has a chance to lead the world in higher education, if it can fix its own long-neglected system first

https://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/rebuilding-canadian-post-secondary-education

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Wilfrid Laurier University’s Centre for Indigegogy has permanently closed

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The centre promoted Indigenous ways of knowing, teaching and learning, including through hands-on workshops that incorporated traditional medicines, circle work and ceremonies.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/centre-for-indigegogy-laurier-closed-why-1.7575076

United Way Waterloo Region’s March of 1,000 Umbrellas

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We are excited to announce that registration is now open for one of the most inspiring events of the year, United Way Waterloo Region’s March of 1,000 Umbrellas, launching our 2025 Campaign!

Mark your calendars and register early to be part of this powerful demonstration of community solidarity. Together, we will march down King St. from Waterloo to Kitchener, in support of the hundreds of thousands of people in Waterloo Region who rely on vital services funded through United Way.

Event Details:
Date: September 18, 2025

  • 11:00 AM: Gather at Waterloo City Hall (100 Regina St S, Waterloo)
  • 11:30 AM: March departs for Kitchener
  • 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Arrive at Carl Zehr Square, Kitchener City Hall — enjoy entertainment & lunch as we celebrate community spirit and kick off this year’s United Way campaign.

This event continues to grow year after year, and in 2025, as the need for unity and support is greater than ever, we’re setting our sights on 1,000 participants!

Join us to show your support for those facing housing and food insecurity, mental health challenges, and other pressing issues in our region.


Register


United is the way we strengthen our community and help those in need. We can’t wait to see you there.

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

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

https://ocufa.on.ca/press-releases/university-and-college-workers-raise-the-alarm-on-proposed-changes-in-bill-33/

How to manage risks at home

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Ensuring the safety and security of your home is a crucial responsibility. By understanding common risks and taking proactive measures, you can protect your most valuable assets. Here, we’ll explore various ways to identify, assess, and manage risks in and around your home so you can enjoy peace of mind.

Read more at www.otip.com/article193. #OTIPUpdate

Celebrate the end of the school year with a bonus offer!

For the month of June only, get a $30 gift card of your choice when you get a car, home, or leisure product quote. Get a quote or call 1-888-892-4935 and mention this offer.

A Conversation With UPP’s CIO Going Over Their 2024 Results

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Toronto, ON – University Pension Plan Ontario (UPP) today announced a 10.3% annual net rate of return in 2024, growing net assets to $12.8 billion. The Plan remained fully funded at 102% with a surplus, staying well-equipped to pay members’ pensions today and over the long term

https://pensionpulse.blogspot.com/2025/05/a-conversation-with-upps-cio-going-over.html

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