Physical plant costs charged to the operating fund of the provincially-assisted universities of Ontario for fiscal year 1982 are presented. Attention is directed to physical plant costs that are incurred in relation to the basic academic and academic support activities of each university. Statistical data are presented on the following: physical…

This paper presents a model of the approaches open to government to ensure that early childhood services are affordable to families. We derived the model from a comparative literature review of affordability approaches taken by government, both in Australia and internationally. The model adds significantly to the literature by proposing a means to…

Fiscal year 1982 data on the total revenue and expenses and changes in fund balances of the 21 provincially-assisted universities of Ontario are presented. The presentation of information using consistent categories and definitions for all universities and colleges in Ontario is explained. In addition to financial data for each institution,…

The 1985-1986 operating fund requirements for Ontario higher education institutions are examined. After reviewing the Ontario government's funding record for higher education, statistical tables are presented, including the following: interprovincial comparisons of university financing; Ontario Universities' share of provincial budgetary…

Fiscal year 1982 data on the total revenue and expenses and changes in fund balances of the 22 affiliated or federated colleges, universities, and seminaries of Ontario are presented. The information is presented using consistent categories and definitions for all universities and colleges in Ontario. In addition to financial data for each…

Canadian interprovincial comparisons of university financing are presented for 1981-1982, with particular reference to government support. The data pertain to the amount of financial support provided to universities, the way that university financing fits into each government's priorities, and the proportion of provincial resources that is…

Canadian interprovincial comparisons of university financing are presented for 1983-1984, with attention to: financial support provided to universities, how university financing fits into each government's priorities, and the proportion of provincial resources directed toward university financing. Information is provided on the following eight…

Canadian interprovincial comparisons of university financing are presented for 1982-1983, with particular reference to government support. The data pertain to the amount of financial support provided to universities, the way that university financing fits into each government's priorities, and the proportion of provincial resources that is…

The economic, human, and social impacts of mandatory retirement are addressed in a brief presented by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) to the Subcommittee on Equality Rights. There is a possibility that the coming into force of equality rights may remove mandatory retirement. It has been estimated that by 1989 removal…

This report presents comparisons of Canadian university financing on a province by province basis. An introductory section describes the project through which the study was undertaken, explains the indicators used, and discusses structural problems encountered in making comparisons. The central portion of the report is a tabulation of these…

This brief was submitted to the Standing Committee on Social Development of the Ontario Legislature in connection with Bill 42, which is intended to limit university deficits. The following concerns are examined: current university funding levels in relation to enrollment and student demand, research responsibilities, tuition fee levels, and…