The federal election is September 20.
Find everything you need to be an informed voter here: learn about the issues facing students, the parties’ official stances, and how, when, and where to cast your ballot.
The federal election is September 20.
Your vote makes a difference.
Find everything you need to be an informed voter here: learn about the issues facing students, the parties’ official stances, and how, when, and where to cast your ballot.
YOUR NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL STUDENTS’ UNION
With more than 500,000 members at 64 students’ unions across Canada, the Canadian Federation of Students is the voice of post-secondary education in the country.
Our Federation represents domestic and international students at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels, including full- and part-time students.
YOUR NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL STUDENTS’ UNION
With more than 500,000 members at 64 students’ unions across Canada, the Canadian Federation of Students is the voice of post-secondary education in the country.
Our Federation represents domenstic and international students at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels, including full- and part-time students.
RESEARCH
Our Federation produces thorough research on the post-secondary sector to inform proposals to government and campaign demands.
LOBBYING
Federation representatives keep regular contact with officials at all levels of government, ensuring that student issues are voiced loud and clear.
MOBILIZATION
Our member-driven campaigns consistently garner broad media attention, help shape public opinion, and put pressure on decision-makers.
SERVICES
Our Federation provides cost-saving services to students by students. Including health benefits, discount programs, ethical purchasing, and more.
RESEARCH
Our Federation produces thorough research on the post-secondary sector to inform proposals to government and campaign demands.
LOBBYING
Federation representatives keep regular contact with officials at all levels of government, ensuring that student issues are voiced loud and clear.
MOBILIZATION
Our member-driven campaigns consistently garner broad media attention, help shape public opinion, and put pressure on decision-makers.
SERVICES
Our Federation provides cost-saving services to students by students. Including health benefits, discount programs, ethical purchasing, and more.
RECENT
Students Condemn Sexual Violence at Western University
The Canadian Federation of Students is outraged at the multiple reports of gender-based and sexual violence alleged to have taken place at Western University during orientation week. The Federation extends support and solidarity to students at Western University who...
Students stands in solidarity with Fairy Creek and the blockades by the Pacheedaht First Nation
The Circle of First Nations Métis and Inuit Students and the Canadian Federation of Students stands in solidarity with Fairy Creek and the blockades by the Pacheedaht First Nation. Logging old-growth hurts Mother Earth and is causing further problems with climate...
Students call on Provincial Governments to extend Medicare to International Students on Arrival in Canada
The Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) is calling on all provincial governments to extend Medicare to all International Students on arrival in Canada. Currently, International Students are not covered under many provincial health plans, and will not have access to...
“We had a very clear stance. We want to see provincial governments suspending current plans to introduce performance-based funding and not tie the public funding to any sort of metrics.”
— @Wesam_A_Elhamid, Deputy Chairperson, Canadian Federation of Students
