Hey all - nice discussion going here ....
This was a particular topic of discussion at the recent Canadian Interfraternal Conference held in Nov here in Winnipeg (next one is in Montreal Nov 1-3). Quite a few of the Western Canadian universities have already fielded requests on availability as a result of the cohort. At the U of Manitoba, they are expecting about a 10% increase in freshmen just from Ontario (especially those students from Northern Ontario), so this will have effects beyond Ontario for sure.
Recently, the U of T SAC recognized the Panhellenic Council ("Sororities at U of T") (first time sicne the 60's), and they are interested in developing a stronger relationship. ( I helped with that application - 2 years to get that thing approved!!). As for being recognized and having the right to exist, visit the Wilfird Laurier University Greek Life webiste - they have the section of the Ontario Rights and Freedoms that guareentees the rights of fraternal organizations.
One thing for sure - the Ontario GLO's are going to have to look at the type of social events they hold as most freshmen will be 1 to 2 years UNDER the drinking age of 19 as of next fall. Just another thing to consider ...
Look forward to reading more - if you would like more information on Greek Life in Canada, please visit
http://www.canadiangreeks.com . We will have information posted shortly about CIFC 2002 in Montreal - hope you can all come!!
Interfraternally,
Shala
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Shala Berry, AOII
President, Canadian Interfraternal Assc.
shala@canadiangreeks.com
http://www.canadiangreeks.com
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