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Early provincial election represents an opportunity for change—let’s get out the vote!

February 11, 2025/in Uncategorized/by Tracy Cochrane

After months of speculation and hints from the Ford government and Progressive Conservative Party strategists, the guessing has ended. Ontario voters will go to the polls on February 27, 2025. The clock is ticking! We have less than five weeks to act and elect a new provincial government.

https://osstfupdate.ca/2025/02/07/early-provincial-election-represents-an-opportunity-for-change-lets-get-out-the-vote/

Black History Month

February 10, 2025/in Did you know?, OSSTF/by Tracy Cochrane

The 2025 LEGACY Poster: A Dynamic Teaching Tool for Black History Month and Beyond

https://osstfupdate.ca/2025/02/03/the-2025-legacy-poster-a-dynamic-teaching-tool-for-black-history-month-and-beyond/

ELECTIONS ONTARIO 2025

February 10, 2025/in Education in Politics, Provincial Election 2025/by Tracy Cochrane

Here’s how members of the education community can financially plan for their futures

February 3, 2025/in OTIP/by Tracy Cochrane

Between preparing lesson plans to participating in extracurricular activities, it can be hard to find the time to learn about your personal finances.

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How to prepare for a safe winter road trip

December 13, 2024/in OTIP/by Tracy Cochrane

Winter road trips offer breathtaking scenery, but conditions can sometimes be less than perfect. According to the National Collision Database, nearly 30 percent of collisions happen on wet, snowy, or icy roads in November, December, January, and February. Whether you’re driving up to the cottage for a cozy weekend away or visiting family or friends in another city or province, be sure to keep these winter safety tips top of mind.

Read more at www.otip.com/article188. #OTIPUpdate

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How to Talk About Investing in Publicly Funded Education with Friends and Family During the Holidays

December 12, 2024/in Uncategorized/by Tracy Cochrane

OSSTF/FEESO recognizes the power of your conversations with family, friends, and neighbours in shaping the narrative around Ontario’s publicly funded education system. These discussions aim to highlight the excellence of publicly funded education and to challenge the misleading information the Ford government and its supporters continue to communicate

How to Talk About Investing in Publicly Funded Education with Friends and Family During the Holidays

The big chill: International students turn away from UW, Laurier as Canada caps enrolment

December 12, 2024/in Did you know?, Education in Politics, Provincial Election 2025/by Tracy Cochrane

Fewer students from abroad are applying to study in Waterloo and fewer are securing permits to attend

https://www.cambridgetimes.ca/news/waterloo-region/the-big-chill-international-students-turn-away-from-uw-laurier-as-canada-caps-enrolment/article_2f3003e5-02eb-564c-bc12-011c4e0ba362.html

Ford government promises to support universities as report warns of space crunch by 2030

December 12, 2024/in Did you know?, Education in Politics, Provincial Election 2025/by Tracy Cochrane

A report released Friday by the Council of Ontario Universities warned that changes are needed to domestic enrolment caps and proper funding for additional students.

https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-promises-to-support-universities-as-report-warns-of-space-crunch-by-2030/article_a78d6b22-a385-11ef-9ed8-7bc461cade4c.html

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

November 15, 2024/in Uncategorized/by Tracy Cochrane

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, Liberals, and Green Party – spoke about the importance and value of Ontario’s world-class public universities

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

3 Ways to Celebrate Financial Literacy Month

November 15, 2024/in OTIP/by Tracy Cochrane

Welcome to Financial Literacy Month!

Talking about money can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be. This November, we’re embracing the theme “Money on your Mind. Talk about it!” to help break the stigma around financial conversations.

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