Queen's Park

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Last mentioned: Mar 5, 2026

Timeline

  1. Planned Student Strike

    Student unions across Ontario call for a province-wide walkout in solidarity with those arrested.

  2. Queen's Park Rally

    Thousands of students converge on the legislative grounds; arrests are made during the afternoon.

  3. Policy Announcement

    The provincial government announces restructuring of OSAP to reduce grant spending.

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OSAP Grant Cuts Trigger Mass Student Protests and Arrests at Queen’s Park

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.

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