THIS IS YOUR STUDENT MOVEMENT
YOUR NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL STUDENTS’ UNION
Representing more than 350,000 student members, the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario is the voice of post-secondary education in the province and across the country.
The Federation represents domestic and international students at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels, including full-time and part-time students through their students’ union from different colleges and universities across Ontario.
YOUR NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL STUDENTS’ UNION
Representing more than 350,000 student members, the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario is the voice of post-secondary education in the province and across the country. The Federation represents domestic and international students at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels, including full-time and part-time students through their students’ union from different colleges and universities across Ontario.
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.
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.
RECENT
Student Choice Initiative Legal Challenge Update
In May 2019, the Canadian Federation of Students with the York Federation of Students filed a legal challenge against the Ontario Government’s Student Choice Initiative which made democratically determined student fees in the province of Ontario optional. At the end...
Victory for the Student Movement: Ontario Court Quashes Student Choice Initiative
In a unanimous decision rendered yesterday, the Divisional Court quashed the Ford government’s Student Choice Initiative, which mandated universities and colleges to allow post-secondary students to opt out of their student fees. “This is a historic moment for the...
Students call on post-secondary institutions to commit to fossil fuel divestment
Toronto – Students across Ontario are calling on all publicly-funded post-secondary institutions to divest from the fossil fuel industry as part of a global movement fighting to prevent irreversible climate change. “Post-secondary institutions have a responsibility to...
RECENT
Student Choice Initiative Legal Challenge Update
In May 2019, the Canadian Federation of Students with the York Federation of Students filed a legal challenge against the Ontario Government’s Student Choice Initiative which made democratically determined student fees in the province of Ontario optional. At the end...
Victory for the Student Movement: Ontario Court Quashes Student Choice Initiative
In a unanimous decision rendered yesterday, the Divisional Court quashed the Ford government’s Student Choice Initiative, which mandated universities and colleges to allow post-secondary students to opt out of their student fees. “This is a historic moment for the...
Students call on post-secondary institutions to commit to fossil fuel divestment
Toronto – Students across Ontario are calling on all publicly-funded post-secondary institutions to divest from the fossil fuel industry as part of a global movement fighting to prevent irreversible climate change. “Post-secondary institutions have a responsibility to...