THIS IS YOUR STUDENT MOVEMENT
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
The Circle of First Nations, Métis and Inuits Students condemns the words of Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole
On November 5th 2020, the Ryerson Conservatives student organization at Ryerson University in Toronto posted a video on their Facebook page of Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole speaking to the group and defending Egerton Ryerson by justifying keeping the name of...
The Federation supports Indian Farmers
The Canadian Federation of Students affirms its support for all farmers protesting across India and denounces the acts of violence carried out against them. Throughout September 2020, the Government of India passed three bills concerning the rights of farmers, which...
Students signal mental health concerns after disappointing Fall Economic Statement
OTTAWA–Students left the Fall Economic Statement distraught with no significant relief measures announced for the post-secondary education sector. Although Members of Parliament unanimously voted to extend the moratorium on federal student loan payments just last...
"You're able to find that community, you're able to find that group, you're able to have this service on campus. And so not being able to access that now is definitely a huge struggle." Joanna Clark, chairperson for @cfsns
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/pandemic-university-students-mental-health-stress-1.5868705
#CDNpse @dontforgetstdns
More info here: https://twitter.com/MWACCanada/status/1347639384741441538?s=19
ORGANIZING WORKS! For months, migrant student workers organized, and WE WON. We stopped mass deportations! The federal government has made post graduate work permits (PGWPs) renewable.
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