## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/index%2Ephp/) 2. [Overview](/index%2Ephp/about-ocad-u) 3. [Government Relations](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/27) # Government Relations & Public Policy Explore - [Overview](/index%2Ephp/about-ocad-u/government-relations) - [Cultural Policy Hub](https://culturalpolicyhub.ocadu.ca/) rgb(255,255,255) ### Our team is dedicated to building and maintaining relationships with government and community partners to support and advance the University's mission and strategic goals. The GRPP team serves as the primary point of contact between OCAD University and all levels of government: municipal, provincial and federal. We provide expert guidance to the university community on engaging government officials, navigating public policy landscapes, and identifying opportunities for advocacy and collaboration. By engaging with policymakers, we aim to secure funding, influence legislation, demonstrate thought leadership and promote initiatives that align with the University’s objectives. rgb(255,255,255) ### About Community Engagement The GRPP team builds partnerships with local organizations, participates in community events and encourages collaboration between the University and its surrounding neighborhoods to enrich the lives of our students and the broader community. ![](/themes/custom/ocad/img/decor/ripped-paper-whitebg.png) rgb(0,0,0) rgba(5,108,249,1) [ ![Students in woodshop](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_x_large_1280_x_720/public/2024-10/53238321702_81a231b5b3_k%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=QfNISf2u) ### About public funding Advancing the University’s mandate and strategic plan, public funding opportunities enhance OCAD U’s thought leadership, capital infrastructure, programs, and services, while cultivating project partnerships. About OCAD U .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/about-ocad-u) rgba(26,176,246,1) [ ![Cultural Policy Hub | Centre de Politque Culturelle logo](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_x_large_1280_x_720/public/2026-03/cph_2.jpg.webp?itok=IROGdYuE) ### Cultural Policy Hub The Cultural Policy Hub at OCAD University is a national, bilingual platform that facilitates and expands the arts and cultural sector’s capacity in policymaking, research, data analysis, program innovation, and knowledge mobilization and exchange. Cultural Policy Hub .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](https://culturalpolicyhub.ocadu.ca/)