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
Statement on Unmarked Graves at Kamloops Residential School
The Canadian Federation of Students and the Circle of First Nations, Metis & Inuit Students stand in solidarity with Niindinawemaganidog (All Our Relations) during this time of mourning with Indigenous peoples. In honour of the 215 children who did not return...
Students condemn Ontario Premier attacks on International Students
OTTAWA - The Canadian Federation of Students condemns Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s request to halt the entry of international students into Ontario. This is an unfounded attack that targets innocent students from being able to continue their studies. With mandatory...
BUDGET 2021: PANDEMIC RELIEF FOR STUDENTS EXTENDED, BUT NO LONG-TERM PLAN FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
OTTAWA – Students welcome the continuation of pandemic relief in Budget 2021, such as the doubling of Canada Student Grants, the moratorium on interest rates for student loans, as well as an increase in funding for First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners, and a...
