CFS Supports IJV’s Definition of Antisemitism
The Canadian Federation of Students supports the stance of Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) against the definition of antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) as it infringes on both freedom of expression and academic freedom in...
CFS Stands with Wet’suwet’en Land Defenders
The Canadian Federation of Students stands with the Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs who unanimously oppose all pipeline proposals and have not provided consent to Coastal GasLink to do work on their territory. In addition, we condemn the violence being used by Coastal...
Statement on Student Union Autonomy and the Ryerson Students’ Union
On Friday January 24, 2020, Ryerson announced it would terminate the longstanding agreement between the University and the Ryerson Students’ Union. This decision undermines the democratic rights of students and student organizations that represent them. Autonomy is...
The Federation supports Hawai’in Indigenous Land Defenders protecting Mauna Kea
On July 17, 2019, the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) was scheduled to begin on the Northern region of the plateau of Mauna Kea, Hawai’i. This construction was immediately met by opposition from Hawai’in Indigenous land defenders, Elders, and...
Justice for Celina, Roksana and Camilla
The following letter was sent to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino et Primer Minister Justin Trudeau to show support for Celina, Roksana and Camilla. You can learn more about their case and how to show support here:...