Our Advocacy
The University of Toronto Government Relations Office advocates for the University with local, provincial and federal governments. We partner with community and industry groups in many areas, from employment and productivity, to urban policy.
The Government Relations Office has submitted, contributed, or convened stakeholders to produce the following key documents and position papers:
The economy is changing. From robotics to advanced manufacturing, clean technology to artificial intelligence (AI), advances in science and technology are driving new growth, new jobs and the opportunity to improve the lives of people around the world. A new report from the Government Relations Offi...
Quantum technologies can change the way we live – and universities have a leadership role to play in driving this transition. The University of Toronto’s strengths in quantum research and tech talent are the foundation of the GTA’s leading national role in this advanced technology, a s...
New investments in the Toronto High Containment Facility will help train the health-care workforce of tomorrow, enhance the life sciences ecosystem in Ontario and protect the health care of all.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought into focus the importance of strong domestic industrial capabilities needed to respond to public health crises. This includes the capacity to enable talent development, support life science scaleups, and accelerate the translation of academic research into advanced ...