SUBJECT
The Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024 received Royal Assent on May 16, 2024. This legislation amended the Ministry of Colleges and Universities Act (the ‘Act’) with new requirements for Ontario’s publicly -assisted colleges and universities to have a student mental health p
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SUBJECT
BACKGROUND
The Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024 received Royal Assent on May 16, 2024. This legislation amended the Ministry of Colleges and Universities Act (the ‘Act’) with new requirements for Ontario’s publicly -assisted colleges and universities to have a student mental health policy in place. Policies must describe the programs, services, and supports available with respect to student mental health.
The Act requires each institution to publish its Student Mental Health policy on its website and make a copy of the policy available to anyone who requests it. The institution must review its Student Mental Health Policy at least once every five years and amend it as appropriate. Each institution must provide its Board of Governors with an annual report on the implementation and effectiveness of its Student Mental Health Policy in the preceding year.
POLICY
The purpose of this policy is to provide information about programs, services and supports with respect to student mental health at Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology (’ Northern ’ or the ‘College’).
SCOPE
This policy applies to all students of the College as defined by this policy. The policy outlines the College’s principles and commitments to student mental health and well-being and information on programs, policies, services and supports available with respect to student mental health resources available through the College or through formal partnerships with external service providers.
DEFINITIONS
Student -means any individual who is enrolled or registered for study at Northern. Individuals who are active in a program, but not enrolled in classes for a particular term (e.g., on a vacation or co-op term) are considered to have a continuing student relationship and are included in the definition of student.
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Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/A30-Student-Mental-Health-Policy.pdf