June 9
In its recent announcement on June 9, 2025, the Ontario government reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing home‑grown health‑tech innovation, investing in early‑stage life science ventures through grants across a broad spectrum of cutting‑edge startups. Among the recipients of funding thr… Read More
June 2
On May 28, the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy welcomed Deepak Anand, MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security and MPP Natalie Pierre, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and to… Read More
May 21
On May 14, 2025, the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, in collaboration with the Government Relations Office (GRO), hosted a policy-focused discussion showcasing how AI research and talent is strengthening Ontario’s critical minerals and energy sectors.&n… Read More
May 21
Robert Asselin has been named as the new CEO of U15 Canada, effective June 9, 2025. Mr. Asselin is a recognized expert on innovation, economic growth, and industrial strategy with extensive experience in senior roles within government as well as in academia. He is currently the Senior Vice President… Read More
May 7
On April 23, U of T hosted Deputy Minister Susanna Laaksonen-Craig from the Ministry of Energy and Mines for a tour of three Labs in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering and affiliated with the Climate Positive Energy Initiative and Electrification Hub (EHub). As noted below, these Labs ar… Read More
March 26
Melanie Woodin, an internationally recognized neuroscientist who studies the mechanisms underlying learning and memory in the brain, has been named the University of Toronto’s 17th president. The appointment is for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2025. It was approved on March 26 by … Read More
About Government Relations at U of T
The mandate of the Government Relations Office (GRO) is to advance policies and positions that align with the mission of the University of Toronto and support the efforts of government to develop sound public policy. GRO is organized in three units: Government Relations and Public Policy, University Relations, and Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Initiatives. Our goal is to ensure that governments recognize, enable, and publicly articulate the unique role played by the University of Toronto in civic, provincial, and national capacity-building.
Geoffrey Hinton wins the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics
Geoffrey Hinton, a University Professor Emeritus of computer science at the University of Toronto, won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. Widely regarded as the “godfather of AI,” Hinton shared the prize with John J. Hopfield of Princeton University for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.