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Students in Waterloo Region Join Protests Against OSAP Cuts
The Ford government’s tuition freeze removal and OSAP grant cuts will increase student loan burdens, reducing access to post-secondary education for many, organizers said.
- On Wednesday, hundreds rallied outside Queen's Park to oppose Premier Doug Ford's plan to unfreeze tuition and cut OSAP grants from 85 per cent to 25 per cent, allowing colleges two per cent annual increases.
- Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn's office said the changes aim to keep OSAP available amid federal removal of grant eligibility and increased uptake in recent years, while Premier Doug Ford faces criticism for lifting the tuition freeze last month.
- Organized by the Canadian Federation of Students‑Ontario, the demonstration drew students, parents and labour union representatives, while Grade 12 students said some classmates are rejecting university offers they cannot afford.
- Police said officers made arrests for mischief and obstruction, while two arrested people were released and will appear in Ontario Court of Justice next month; CFSON accused officers of repression and fear mongering.
- Marit Stiles urged the legislature to vote on March 23 to address OSAP and tuition changes, warning they will reduce access for marginalized students and increase youth debt.
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Students protest cuts to OSAP grants; arrests made during rally at Queen’s Park
The current proportion of OSAP funding is about 85 per cent grants to 15 per cent loans, but starting this fall students will receive a maximum of 25 per cent of their OSAP funding as grants.
·Toronto, Canada
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