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.
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Bill 21 threatens students’ ability to pursue their studies in Quebec
On June 16, Quebec’s government passed Bill 21, which formally bans public employees, such as teachers, health professionals and judges, from wearing religious symbols in public. This bill adds onto the legislation requiring people to uncover their faces...
Ford’s Policy Puts Food Insecure Students at University of Windsor At Risk
In January 2019, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the Student “Choice” Initiative (SCI). This ‘Initiative’ removes collective membership dues for student-run groups and organizations and makes fees that students have voted on through democratic referenda optional....
L'islamophobie est belle est bien vivante et active sur nos campus - et elle se croise avec les autres identités marginalisées. Nous devons continuer à créer et à faciliter des espaces sécuritaires pour les étudiantes et étudiants musulmans dans les établissements postsecondaires
Islamophobia is alive and active on our campuses - and it intersects with other marginalized identities. We need to continue to create and foster safe spaces for Muslim students in PSE institutions #KnowYourRights