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National Student Movement Supports the University of Manitoba Faculty Association

November 29, 2021

National Student Movement Supports the University of Manitoba Faculty Association

The Canadian Federation of Students stands in solidarity with over 1,200 full-time professors, librarians, lecturers, and instructors from the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) who are striking against failed bargaining negotiations with their...

Statement on the Speech from the Throne to Open the First Session of the 44th Parliament

Taylan McRae-Yu

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November 24, 2021

Statement on the Speech from the Throne to Open the First Session of the 44th Parliament

Yesterday, students heard from Governor General Mary Simon as she delivered the Speech from the Throne in English, French, and for the very first time, Inuktitut. The throne speech opens every new Parliamentary session and provides an overview of the government’s...

Statement on the Speech from the Throne to Open the First Session of the 44th Parliament

This Tuesday, November 23, 2021, students will hear from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he delivers the speech from the throne. The throne speech opens every new Parliamentary session and provides an overview of the government’s goals and plans to achieve them. This...

Students call on Provincial Governments to extend Medicare to International Students on Arrival in Canada

Taylan McRae-Yu

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August 25, 2021

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 affordable healthcare despite the ongoing global pandemic.