STUDENTS & COVID-19
The Canadian Federation of Students has been monitoring the situation closely and is calling on universities and governments to continue implementing policies that will protect students’ health while prioritizing those who will be put at risk by these policies.
STUDENTS & COVID-19
The Canadian Federation of Students has been monitoring the situation closely and is calling on universities and governments to continue implementing policies that will protect students’ health while prioritizing those who will be put at risk by these policies.
EXPAND THE CANADA EMERGENCY STUDENT BENEFIT
Thanks to you, and to tens of thousands of people across the country, who mobilized for financial support for students in the face of the current crisis, the federal government announced a $9 billion investment for students and recent graduates.
This is a huge step towards ensuring that students can make it through the current crisis. But we also know that students need more. International students are left out of the new Canada Emergency Student Benefit, and the benefit amount ($1250/month) is must lower than the $2000 available for CERB applicants.
Call Minister Qualtrough to ask for the expansion of the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB).
HELP US ADVOCATE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
We are looking for international students to participate in a series of digital testimonies to raise awareness about the importance of providing protections for international students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fill out your information and tell us your story by following the link below.
EXPAND THE CANADA EMERGENCY STUDENT BENEFIT
Thanks to you, and to tens of thousands of people across the country, who mobilized for financial support for students in the face of the current crisis, the federal government announced a $9 billion investment for students and recent graduates.
This is a huge step towards ensuring that students can make it through the current crisis. But we also know that students need more. International students are left out of the new Canada Emergency Student Benefit, and the benefit amount ($1250/month) is must lower than the $2000 available for CERB applicants.
Call your MP to ask them to expand the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB).
STUDENT RESOURCES
As this pandemic is creating a lot of “firsts” for institutions and students’ unions, we have created a document to share resources on how to deal with the situation at hand.
The Federation is putting together graphics to help bring attention to students issues during COVID-19 – you can access all of them at the link below and feel free to share on your social media platforms!
The Canadian Federation of Students has partnered with the Canadian Psychological Association to bring you resources in this unprecedented time of stress and help you cope with a changing world. This fact sheet is intended to help students take care of their wellbeing.
As students practice physical distancing, we’ve created a colouring book to help pass the time. You can print the pages or fill them out with the Paint app online! All details at the link below.
"Youth in this country are powerful, intelligent, and resilient. Many of us will live through not one, but two economic crises before turning 25. We deserve to be heard in conversations where decisions that will drastically affect our lives are made."👏👏
https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/halpenny-youth-voices-are-needed-in-the-basic-income-debate
"The news came as a blow to the Canadian Federation of Students, who is 'extremely disappointed' that the federal government has 'failed students once again.'" #CSSG #CESB
https://www.thepost.on.ca/news/canada/trudeau-government-drops-912-million-contract-with-we-charity/wcm/f495721a-44a6-4b5d-9146-58eb45f9a6b9
Students deserve more. The fed government needs to step up and do what they should have done all along, extend the CESB to intl students and make it equal to the CERB, as well as stop implementing boutique programs that are costly and inefficient. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/we-charity-student-grant-program-1.5636332
STUDENT RESOURCES
As this pandemic is creating a lot of “firsts” for institutions and students’ unions, we have created a document to share resources on how to deal with the situation at hand.
The Federation is putting together graphics to help bring attention to students issues during COVID-19 – you can access all of them at the link below and feel free to share on your social media platforms!
The Canadian Federation of Students has partnered with the Canadian Psychological Association to bring you resources in this unprecedented time of stress and help you cope with a changing world. This fact sheet is intended to help students take care of their wellbeing.
As students practice physical distancing, we’ve created a colouring book to help pass the time. You can print the pages or fill them out with the Paint app online! All details at the link below.
FAQ
What is COVID-19?
What can I do to prevent COVID-19?
What is the government doing about COVID-19?
Do I still have to pay my student loan?
If I lose my job, how do I apply for Employment Insurance?
- Gather supporting documents
- Complete the online application
- Provide supporting documents
- A benefit statement and access code will arrive by mail
- Review your application status
If I can’t find a job, am I eligible to receive Employment Insurance?
Are taxes still due April 30?
I live in residence and I am being evicted, but I have nowhere to go, what do I do?
What can I do if my landlord is threatening to evict me?
What is COVID-19?
What can I do to prevent COVID-19?
What is the government doing about COVID-19?
Do I still have to pay my student loan?
If I lose my job, how do I apply for Employment Insurance?
- Gather supporting documents
- Complete the online application
- Provide supporting documents
- A benefit statement and access code will arrive by mail
- Review your application status
If I can’t find a job, am I eligible to receive Employment Insurance?
Are taxes still due April 30?
I live in residence and I am being evicted, but I have nowhere to go, what do I do?
What can I do if my landlord is threatening to evict me?
STUDENTS ARE WORKERS
STUDENTS ARE MIGRANTS
STUDENTS ARE WORKERS
STUDENTS ARE MIGRANTS
"Youth in this country are powerful, intelligent, and resilient. Many of us will live through not one, but two economic crises before turning 25. We deserve to be heard in conversations where decisions that will drastically affect our lives are made."👏👏
https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/halpenny-youth-voices-are-needed-in-the-basic-income-debate
"The news came as a blow to the Canadian Federation of Students, who is 'extremely disappointed' that the federal government has 'failed students once again.'" #CSSG #CESB
https://www.thepost.on.ca/news/canada/trudeau-government-drops-912-million-contract-with-we-charity/wcm/f495721a-44a6-4b5d-9146-58eb45f9a6b9
Students deserve more. The fed government needs to step up and do what they should have done all along, extend the CESB to intl students and make it equal to the CERB, as well as stop implementing boutique programs that are costly and inefficient. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/we-charity-student-grant-program-1.5636332