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
Survey: Post-secondary students reconsidering fall semester plans in wake of COVID-19
(Ottawa – May 12, 2020) A new survey commissioned by the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) and the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) shows a significant number of students are reconsidering their plans for university and college in the...
New Emergency Student Benefit is step in the right direction, but still leaves some behind
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, April 22, 2020 - Students welcome today’s announcement from the federal government introducing the new Canada Emergency Student Benefit, which will provide $1,250 a month from May to August to students who aren’t able to...
Open Letter: Grad Students and COVID-19
Addressed to Federal Government, Provincial Governments, Canada’s Research Funding Councils, and University senior administrators: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to graduate students across the country. We recognize the steps taken by both...
Nous avons besoin que tous les gouvernements travaillent ensemble pour garantir l'accès aux soins de santé à tous les étudiants et étudiantes internationaux vivant au Canada! Partagez ces témoignages à grande échelle et identifiez @JustinTrudeau et @PattyHajdu
2We need all governments working together to ensure access to healthcare for all int'l students living in Canada! Share these stories widely and tag @JustinTrudeau @Pattyhajdu #MigrantStudentsUnited #FairnessForInternationalStudents
2"When the federal government announced in March it was giving people with student loans a break on payments to help them during the pandemic, Barbara Hewitt thought it would be a help, not a hindrance." https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/bank-reports-student-loan-holder-to-credit-agency-after-federal-government-pauses-loan-repayments-1.5580383?cmp=newsletter_CBC+News+Morning+Brief_1297_30428&fbclid=IwAR1wUuQCTYGFR-wIoUknkCF-VrHDspnXUUk8ODV0NAfTi-8dPDJENCLruiI