The federal election is October 21.
Your vote makes a difference.
Find everything you need to be an informed voter here: learn about the issues facing students, the parties’ official stances, and how, when, and where to cast your ballot.
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...
We're proud in joining over 150 organizations in launching the #JustRecoveryforAll principles, calling on the government to put people over profits as we recover from covid-19. An important part of that strategy is providing free education for all! https://justrecoveryforall.ca
Nous sommes fiers de nous joindre à plus de 150 organisations pour lancer les principes pour une #RelanceJuste, qui demandent au gouvernement de faire passer les gens avant les profits, alors que nous nous remettons de la crise de COVID-19. https://relancejuste.ca
"The Canadian Federation of Students called on universities to reduce tuition costs, and use provincial grant funding to top up any shortfalls universities and other post-secondary institutions may see as a result." #COVID19 #cdnpse
https://nationalpost.com/news/universities-arent-planning-cuts-to-tuition-to-compensate-for-online-classes-during-covid-19-pandemic?video_autoplay=true