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:
As Canadians stayed home to arrest the spread of COVID-19, researchers in university labs, startups and hospitals have worked to understand the virus, track its spread, and develop treatments. They’ve been supported by rapid and substantial government investments in targeted COVID-19 research that...
Presentation to the City of Toronto Economic and Community Development Committee
The University of Toronto produces highly skilled graduates, groundbreaking research and game-changing innovation. U of T provides Ontario with the knowledge, ideas and talent to compete in the global economy.
How can every region in Ontario prosper, grow and contribute to the province's global competitiveness? That was the quion debated at a series of forums co-sponsored by the University of Toronto and the Ontario Chamber of commerce this past fall.