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
Students React to Changes to Canada Summer Jobs Program
OTTAWA, 8 April 2020 - After today’s announcement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on changes to the Canada Summer Jobs program to help students, the Canadian Federation of Students and the Don’t Forget Students coalition are calling on the government to extend the...
What Students Need to Know About the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
(Please note this post was updated on April 3 to reflect changes made to the federal government's Economic Response Plan) On March 18, the federal government announced measures aimed at stabilizing the economy during the COVID-19 epidemic. These measures include...
Canadian Federation of Students urges governments and institutions to consider students in COVID-19 response action plans
On March 11, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and Public Health officials encouraged stronger mitigation efforts, including self-isolation and social distancing. Taking measures to minimize physical contact is essential to alleviating the...
I support students and the immediate calls to action from the Canadian Federation of Students! Thank you to the MB Chapter for meeting with me this week and for all of the advocacy work you are doing on behalf of students in Manitoba! #solidarity #COVID19 #studentmovement https://twitter.com/cfsfcee/status/1242188982382977030
Visit our website to find relevant information and useful resources for students on COVID-19. We still need a strong national plan to ensure all students are protected, take action now at https://www.cfsfcee.ca/covid-19/
I'll be one of them unless parliament decides to listen to @dontforgetstdns, @CFSFCEE, and students across Canada by expanding the CERB to include us. #DontForgetStudents #StudentsNeedCERB https://twitter.com/ccpa/status/1246567594909413376
The latest analysis from @DavidMacCdn shows that, while CERB will help many unemployed Canadians during #COVID19, more than 3/4 of a million unemployed Canadians will get no support from EI or CERB.
http://behindthenumbers.ca/2020/04/02/which-unemployed-canadians-will-get-support/
#covid19Canada #cdnpoli
Simple steps to fix #CERB
1. Anyone 15 years and older eligible.
2. Any Canadian, Permanent Resident and Temporary Foreign Worker is eligible.
3. Anyone who applies for it gets it!
#COVID19 #YorkU #dontforgetstudents #cfsfcee
@CFSFCEE #AutismParent #ONpoli