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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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....
Ontario’s Student Choice Initiative Threatens Safe Spaces at George Brown College
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....
Tomorrow's the big day! Make sure to give yourself enough time to reach your polling station and don't forget your pieces of ID. Find out everything you need to know to vote here: https://t.co/Qr5xmJx7tG #cfsfcee #BoldAtThePolls
In just 3 days, the future for post-secondary education will be decided. Use your voice, and your vote, to stand up for who you believe in. Visit https://t.co/MD1lWcLJlu to read up on where the parties stand on issues facing students! #boldatthepolls
Voter turnout among young people aged 18-24 increased by 18.3% (from 38.8% in 2011 to 57.1% in 2015)- the single largest increase for this age group since Statistics Canada began compiling the data. This year, let's show how students can be #BoldAtThePolls yet again! #cfsfcee