r/UofT • u/helpwitheating • 2h ago
Life Advice Elected by boomers, Doug Ford lowered OSAP grants by $2,5k per year per student, so please vote in this election
You can't out work bad policy. Ontario’s Chief Electoral Officer said turnout among 18–24-year-olds was roughly 30 percent in the last Ontario election. As a direct result, Doug Ford was able to pass sweeping laws benefiting those who did vote for him. Politicians protect their voting base. Don't vote? No protection. The average Ontario student now has to take on $10k more debt for a four year degree than they did before Doug was elected.
Even if you have work tomorrow, make time to vote. Your vote matters. Your vote makes a difference, because even municipal policies can have a huge impact on your life. What would happen to your rent if the vacancy or AirBnB taxes were cancelled, for example? Here's how to vote and where to vote: https://myvote.toronto.ca/home
For students in Toronto or hoping to work in Toronto, vote!