College students are NOT bargaining chips
December 15, 2009-As talks between the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and the College Compensation & Appointments Council (the Council) continue this week, Ontario’s college students are taking a stand, says the College Student Alliance (CSA).
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College Students Don’t Want a Province-wide Faculty Strike
August 31, 2009 – Full-time faculty at Ontario’s 24 publicly-funded colleges could by without a collective agreement if one is not reached by the end of day, says the College Student Alliance (CSA).
Ontario Students Benefit from Focused and Collaborative Approach to Infrastructure Investments
May 29, 2009 - Ontario’s college and college/university students welcome today’s announcement of additional funds to help tackle the issues of the aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance backlog at Ontario’s colleges and universities, says the College Student Alliance (CSA).
Federal/Provincial Infrastructure Investments Helping to Re-build the Economy and Postsecondary Institutions
May 25, 2009 - College and college/university students applaud both the Harper and McGuinty governments for recognizing and now delivering much needed infrastructure funds to Ontario’s colleges and universities, says the College Student Alliance (CSA).
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McGuinty Shows Leadership during Tough Economic Times
March 26, 2009 – Ontario’s college and college/university students are pleased with the leadership shown by the McGuinty government in the 2009 Ontario Budget; delivered this afternoon by Minister of Finance, Dwight Duncan. Budget 2009 provides billions of dollars to stimulate the economy and create job growth across the province.
Students Seeking Fairness in 2009 Ontario Budget
March 9, 2009 – The College Student Alliance (CSA) along with Ontario’s college and college/university students have launched a campaign to tell the McGuinty government and all elected Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) that colleges are worth more and deserve an equal share of all infrastructure investments expected in the Budget.
CSA Urges Premier McGuinty to Move on Transferability and Student Mobility
January 29, 2009 – The CSA issued a letter to Premier McGuinty urging him and his government to move on transferability and student mobility in their upcoming budget.
Federal Budget Infrastructure Lacking for Colleges
January 27, 2009 – Ontario’s college and college/university students are pleased that Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty, has committed $2 billion in new infrastructure funds to repair, improve and expand our postsecondary education institutions in his 2009 Budget, says the College Student Alliance (CSA).
Open Door Policy that Serves You
January 12, 2009 – Now that Canadians have voted and Prime Minister Stephen Harper has won his second straight minority government, the College Student Alliance (CSA) and its members feel it is time to get down to business.
PAST PRESS RELEASES
Students Call for Increased Investment in Wake of Economic Challenges
November 5, 2008 –
Harper: Time for ‘Real’ Leadership
October 15, 2008 –
New grant eases some financial pressures for students
September 10, 2008 -
Students relieved support staff strike averted in the eleventh hour
August 31, 2008 –
College students fear potential support staff strike
August 7, 2008 –
Minister Milloy introduces long awaited changes to Colleges Collective Bargaining Act
June 10, 2008 –
McGuinty delivers for students and Ontario
March 25, 2008 –
Students look for budget to deliver on accessibility, affordability and skills training
March 24, 2008 –
Students look forward to shaping new grant program
February 26, 2008 –
Students welcome provincial and federal cooperation on skills agenda
February 21, 2008 -
McGuinty Government Recognizes Infrastructure Shortfall at Ontario ‘s Colleges and Universities
January 29, 2008 –
Ontario students provide blueprint to improve our post-secondary education system
December 5, 2007 –
Media Advisory – College and University Students Unite to Submit Recommendations to McGuinty Government
December 4, 2007 –
Students Ready to Tackle Poverty through Education
November 29, 2007 –
Students Welcome New Minister and Government Focus
October 30, 2007 –
Students says Time to Move Forward on Accessibility, Affordability and Mobility of Postsecondary Education
October 11, 2007 –
Students sound the alarm: Federal government sleepwalking towards the precipice (v. francaise)
September 27, 2007 –
Students Challenge Party Leaders: Make Postsecondary Education a Priority
September 11, 2007 –
McGuinty Government Recognizes Contribution of College Part-timers
August 30, 2007 –
College Students Working to Better Accountability and Affordability in Ontario ‘s Colleges
June 6, 2007 –
McGuinty Recognizes Colleges’ Need for Quality Improvements & Research Capabilities
March 22, 2007 –
College Students Expecting More from McGuinty on Thursday
March 21, 2007 –
Federal Budget Falls Short of Expectations: Ontario College Students
March 19, 2007 –
Ontario Students to Provincial Premiers and Prime Minister: Canada ’s Future Depends on Higher Education
February 6, 2007 –
McGuinty government provides one-stop shop on student assistance
February 5, 2007 –
College made more affordable for students with disabilities
February 1, 2007 –
