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Ontario student associations from colleges, and polytechnics have the opportunity to join Ontario Student Voices (OSV) to amplify their advocacy efforts at the provincial level. By becoming members of OSV, student association executives—elected to represent their peers—can directly convey their students’ priorities and collaborate with OSV throughout the year to drive meaningful change. This partnership ensures that the voices of students across the province are heard, and their needs are championed effectively at Queen’s Park.
Why Join?
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By joining Ontario Student Voices (OSV), your student association taps into the collective power of representing 100,000 students across Ontario, with unmatched influence at Queen’s Park.
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As a member, you’ll benefit from established connections and a strong, respected reputation at Queen’s Park, along with access to expert-led policy development and advocacy training.
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You’ll also have the opportunity to attend OSV’s 4 annual conferences, including Advocacy Week, where you’ll engage directly with key politicians and build a stronger advocacy network..
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The chance to shape OSV’s direction by joining the Board of Directors or committees.
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Dedicated staff who conduct year-round lobbying on your behalf, engages stakeholders, and manages research, government relation, public relations, and communications activities—ensuring your student voice is heard loud and clear in Ontario’s corridors of power.
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Being a part of a province-wide movement and collaborating with fellow student associations to drive collective solutions for the challenges facing Ontario students today.
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Joining OSV ensures that your student association has the resources, connections and influence needed to create meaningful change for your students at the provincial level.
Easy in, Easy out!
We really believe the process to join should be easy as well as the process to leave. To join, email info@ontariostudentvoices.ca with a written letter of intent to join. OSV's Board of directors will decide whether to approve and ratify your request to join at its next meeting. ​
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To leave, deliver a written resignation to the Secretary and your resignation shall be effective from the date specified in the resignation, or if no date is specified, as of the date of delivery of the resignation.
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Observers?
Student Associations with Observer status in OSV enjoy a range of exciting opportunities designed to enhance their advocacy and leadership capabilities. They can actively participate in roundtable discussions and activities at conferences, gaining valuable insights and connections, while contributing to important conversations—though voting on strategic decisions remains reserved for full members. Observer status also opens doors to engage in impactful advocacy efforts, access exclusive resources, and receive expert training to develop leadership skills. Additionally, Observer associations are invited to attend events, conferences, and workshops, keeping them connected and informed through regular updates on OSV’s initiatives. They can also contribute to Committee work throughout the year, further expanding their influence, even without voting rights.
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We are currently accepting applications for observer status.