Advocacy
OCUFA is one of seven associations interacting within the structure of higher education in Ontario to represent the interests of faculty, academic institutions, staff and students. OCUFA primarily focuses on university faculty while the Council of Ontario Universities aims to represent institutions' perspectives. Correspondingly, Colleges Ontario represents college institutions in Ontario. In addition, the Confederation of Ontario University Staff Associations & Unions represents non-union and union non-academic staff while students have the option of representation through the Canadian Federation of Students, College Student Alliance, or Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance. OCUFA conducts public opinion polls and gathers relevant poll data from other organizations to inform its members and the public. Internally, OCUFA provides members with a lobbying manual and provides a forum to focus on key issues. Externally, OCUFA maintains a separate website to communicate and coordinate advocacy issues with the public and related associations with similar interests. In the past, OCUFA engaged in discussions to support and amend legislation regarding the elimination of mandatory retirement and extend the freedom of information coverage for universities.
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