Advocacy 101 – May 2015

How Does CSA Advocate? Work with stakeholders on PSE initiatives Represent CSA on committees Provide Key Messages and Speaking Points to the membership Help draft government policy and bills Host a lobby day at Queen’s Park to meet with MPPs Provide updates on government programs

Advocacy Pillars Affordability - Tuition Framework and OSAP enhancements Accessibility - 30% Off Ontario Tuition Grant, Aboriginal Education and Mature Students Accountability - Tuition and Ancillary Fee Review Transferability - ONtransfer.ca and ONCAT Quality - OCQAS

Current Seat Distribution 60 Seats 28 Seats 19 Seats Kathleen Wynne Leadership Race Andrea Horwath

Important To Colleges Reza Moridi Garfield Dunlop Peggy Sattler

What Does a Majority MEAN? Since the Liberal party won more than half of the 107 seats in Ontario’s Legislature they can easily pass laws and maintain the confidence, or support, of the legislature. With the ability to maintain confidence, the province of Ontario should not see another provincial election for 4 years.

How will CSA work with the majority? Work with opposition Critics Continue to provide detailed research Work with stakeholders to position advocacy efforts

Advocacy Workshop 9 MPP Introductions during question period 15 MPPs attending our morning breakfast reception 15 Student Lead MPP briefings Meetings with Minister Moridi, MPP Sattler, MPP Dunlop, Deputy Minister Newman, CICMH, ONCAT, OCAS, OCQAS and Colleges Ontario Monday November 23 – Wednesday November 25

Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) Enhance academic pathways and reduce barriers for students looking to transfer among institutions in Ontario Renewed Funding

Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) To help Ontario’s colleges and universities enhance capacity to support student mental health and well-being Funding expires this year

Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) Simplify the experience of applying to a college in Ontario New College specific application Prototype sites are available for the CSA membership

Colleges Ontario (CO) Colleges Ontario is the advocacy organization for the province’s 24 colleges of applied arts and technology Provide the sector with Environmental Scans

Recent Successes 2015 Ontario Budget -Removal of the student-owned vehicle asset exemption from OSAP’s needs assessment Removal of Deferral Fees -Saving students on average $60 per term (range $20 - $200) ONtransfer.ca -Government invested $74 million on credit transfer Tuition Framework -Tuition increase capped at 3% vs. 5% (base tuition $2,400) 3% - $ vs. 5% - $ $ per student Mental Health Innovation Fund -Successful YUP Campaign lead to CSA evaluating the MHIF proposals

GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES FOR THIS UPCOMING YEAR Youth Jobs Strategy Pan/ParaPan Games Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) Poverty Reduction Eliminating the Deficit

Government Update January 16 - Improving Mental Health for Postsecondary Students January 19 - Ontario Increases Wages for Early Childhood Educators January 12 – January 20 - Premier’s PSE Tour March 6 - It’s Never Okay: An Action Plan to Stop Sexual Violence and Harassment April 9 - Ontario Investing $55 Million to Help More People Enter the Skilled Trades April 11 - Six Northern Ontario colleges receive $3.6M April Ontario Budget

Recent Documents November 24 - Should Ontario Colleges Offer 3-Year Degrees - Key Considerations for College Students January 30 - Strengthening Ontario's College System For Students - CSA's Pre-Budget Submission February 6 - Draft Sexual Assault Policy And Protocol Template - CSA Edits & Suggestions May 6 – Amplifying Student Voices – 9 Recommendations to Help Strengthen How Student Associations Communicate with Students

Matt Caron Director of Advocacy QUESTIONS?