THIS IS YOUR STUDENT MOVEMENT
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
CFS Supports IJV’s Definition of Antisemitism
The Canadian Federation of Students supports the stance of Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) against the definition of antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) as it infringes on both freedom of expression and academic freedom in...
CFS Stands with Wet’suwet’en Land Defenders
The Canadian Federation of Students stands with the Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs who unanimously oppose all pipeline proposals and have not provided consent to Coastal GasLink to do work on their territory. In addition, we condemn the violence being used by Coastal...
Statement on Student Union Autonomy and the Ryerson Students’ Union
On Friday January 24, 2020, Ryerson announced it would terminate the longstanding agreement between the University and the Ryerson Students’ Union. This decision undermines the democratic rights of students and student organizations that represent them. Autonomy is...
Performance-based funding doesn't work. "So why push ahead with such an ill-considered scheme anyway? Because improving Alberta's post-secondary system is not the goal. It never was." https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/road-ahead-opinion-eric-strikwerda-post-secondary-ucp-meddling-1.5474466 #cndpoli #abpoli
Big THANK YOU to the @CFSFCEE for your support in our campaign against the #IHRA & #Bill168 in Ontario! Students standing against antisemitism & FOR academic freedom. Read their statement here. #NoIHRA
https://cfs-fcee.ca/cfs-supports-ijvs-definition-of-antisemitism/