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
Students Call for Public Funding for Post-Secondary Education in Northern Ontario amid Laurentian University Financial Precarity
TORONTO, ON - The Canadian Federation Students-Ontario is deeply concerned with the news that Laurentian University has filed for court protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act. Laurentian University is not only a vital institution providing...
Students disagree with reckless plan to tie post-secondary funding to performance indicators
TORONTO, ON - On November 26, Minister of College and Universities, Ross Romano, announced plans to move forward with a performance-based funding plan that will tie 60 per cent of post-secondary funding to ten metrics determined by the Ford government. The Ontario...
Ontario’s 2020 provincial budget provides no aid for post-secondary students
TORONTO, ON - Since March college and university students have pleaded for greater financial support to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite promises to support Ontario’s students, the 2020 provincial budget provides students with little to keep their...
RECENT
Students Call for Public Funding for Post-Secondary Education in Northern Ontario amid Laurentian University Financial Precarity
TORONTO, ON - The Canadian Federation Students-Ontario is deeply concerned with the news that Laurentian University has filed for court protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act. Laurentian University is not only a vital institution providing...
Students disagree with reckless plan to tie post-secondary funding to performance indicators
TORONTO, ON - On November 26, Minister of College and Universities, Ross Romano, announced plans to move forward with a performance-based funding plan that will tie 60 per cent of post-secondary funding to ten metrics determined by the Ford government. The Ontario...
Ontario’s 2020 provincial budget provides no aid for post-secondary students
TORONTO, ON - Since March college and university students have pleaded for greater financial support to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite promises to support Ontario’s students, the 2020 provincial budget provides students with little to keep their...