Last mentioned: Mar 5, 2026
Planned Student Strike
Student unions across Ontario call for a province-wide walkout in solidarity with those arrested.
Union Statements
Student unions release joint manifestos calling for an immediate freeze on tuition and restoration of grants.
Queen's Park Rally
Thousands of students converge on the legislative grounds; arrests are made during the afternoon.
Niagara Walkouts
Students at Brock University and Niagara College exit classrooms at noon to begin protests.
Policy Announcement
The provincial government announces restructuring of OSAP to reduce grant spending.
Policy Announcement
The provincial government announces structural changes to the OSAP funding formula.
Students across the Niagara region staged a coordinated walkout to protest recent structural changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). The demonstrations highlight growing concerns over post-secondary affordability and the potential long-term impact on student debt and enrollment.
Thousands of students gathered at Queen’s Park to protest significant reductions to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) grants, leading to several arrests as tensions escalated. The demonstrations highlight growing concerns over post-secondary affordability and the long-term impact of provincial funding shifts on the edtech and higher education sectors.