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
Ontario students need much more than moratoriums on student loans during COVID-19 crisis
High tuition fees and mounting student debt put students in financially precarious situations that are only exacerbated in times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, students welcome the Ontario Government’s initiative to join the Federal Government in...
The Canadian Federation of Students Endorses Fight for $15 and Fairness’ ‘COVID-19: Health Emergency Labour Protections (H.E.L.P) Calls to Action’
On March 11 the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and Public Health Officials encouraged stronger mitigation efforts including self-isolation and social distancing. Taking measures to minimize physical contact is essential to alleviating the...
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...
RECENT
Ontario students need much more than moratoriums on student loans during COVID-19 crisis
High tuition fees and mounting student debt put students in financially precarious situations that are only exacerbated in times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, students welcome the Ontario Government’s initiative to join the Federal Government in...
The Canadian Federation of Students Endorses Fight for $15 and Fairness’ ‘COVID-19: Health Emergency Labour Protections (H.E.L.P) Calls to Action’
On March 11 the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and Public Health Officials encouraged stronger mitigation efforts including self-isolation and social distancing. Taking measures to minimize physical contact is essential to alleviating the...
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...