Student Action Works

Debi Herrera Lira
Debi Herrera Lira
Sep 04, 2026 8 min read
A new school year is around the corner. Whether you're coming back to campus or starting post-secondary for the first time, there's a lot to look forward to. At the BC Federation of Students (BCFS), we can’t wait to get back on the...
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Statement on BC Government Investigation into the Kwantlen Student Association

BC Federation of Students
BC Federation of Students
Mar 25, 2026 2 min read
The British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS) welcomes the Minister of Finance’s investigation into the Kwantlen Student Association (KSA) to address the serious allegations of misuse of students’ money. Students’ union fees are paid by students to fund services and supports that improve their lives on and off campus. In cases like this where there are serious concerns about the misuse of students’ funds, protecting the student membership must be the priority.
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BC Budget Overlooks Post-Secondary Crisis

BC Federation of Students
BC Federation of Students
Feb 17, 2026 5 min read
Budget 2026 is out, and once again, students are left wondering how much worse things need to get before the provincial government acts. Amid escalating financial crises across BC campuses, the 2026 Budget continues to withhold urgently needed investment in post-secondary education. Despite years of advocacy, students’ calls for increased funding for BC’s public post-secondary institutions remain unanswered, intensifying the strain on a sector already stretched beyond its limits.
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Statement from the BC Federation of Students on the Tumbler Ridge Mass Shooting

BC Federation of Students
BC Federation of Students
Feb 11, 2026 2 min read
Trigger Warning: Mention of Tumbler Ridge mass shooting We are deeply saddened by the devastating events and loss of life at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School that have brought pain, loss, and grief to the community of Tumbler Ridge. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims' families who have lost loved ones, and to the students, educators, and community members impacted by this tragedy.
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Government Post-Secondary Review Sparks Students' Concern About Rising Tuition Fees

BC Federation of Students
BC Federation of Students
Nov 25, 2025 3 min read
Students are concerned that the provincial government’s post-secondary sector sustainability review, announced on Tuesday, will lead to increasing tuition fees. The review, which aims to find short- and long-term solutions to the never before seen financial crisis facing the province’s 25 public post-secondary institutions, includes the review of tuition policies, among other areas, with the goal of identifying opportunities to adjust and improve revenues.
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BCFS Statement on Recent Actions from OneBC to Spread Anti-Indigenous Racism

BC Federation of Students
BC Federation of Students
Oct 29, 2025 2 min read
The BC Federation of Students (BCFS) condemns Brodie’s latest attempt to legislate anti-Indigenous racism by introducing the Land Acknowledgement Prohibition Act, as well as Brodie’s repeated comments minimising the horrors of residential schools and denying the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
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Students Lobby Government for Investments in Post-Secondary

BC Federation of Students
BC Federation of Students
Oct 25, 2025 2 min read
This week, student representatives from across BC travelled to Victoria to highlight to government decision makers the critical need for investment in the province’s post-secondary sector.  Representatives met with 40 MLAs, reiterating their ask for post-secondary public funding to return to at least 75% of operating budgets as cuts continue at institutions across the province.
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BC Federation of Students Welcomes Proposed Sexual Violence Policy Act

BC Federation of Students
BC Federation of Students
Oct 07, 2025 2 min read
“Sexual violence has no place in our post-secondary institutions. The proposed legislation announced yesterday is a testament to what can be achieved when the lived experiences of students are included and acted on,” said Debi Herrera Lira, Chairperson of the BC Federation of Students (BCFS).  The BCFS welcomes the Government’s introduction of the Sexual Violence Policy Act and the accompanying Post-Secondary Sexual Violence Action Plan. 
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Back to School in BC: Students Face Program Cuts, Reduced Services and Longer Waitlists

BC Federation of Students
BC Federation of Students
Sep 01, 2025 3 min read
As members return to campuses across British Columbia this fall, the usual excitement of a new school year is being overshadowed by a troubling reality: deep budget cuts are reshaping the landscape of public post-secondary education. These cuts ripple out to students directly: fewer course options and longer waitlists have the potential to delay your graduation if you’re unable to take the credits you need, when you need to. At the same time, hiring freezes and layoffs have removed hundreds of faculty and staff positions across the province, with more expected in the months ahead.
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BC Federation of Students Spring Advocacy Week 2025

BC Federation of Students
BC Federation of Students
Apr 03, 2025 4 min read
This week, student representatives from across BC travelled to Victoria to meet with government decision-makers to push for meaningful change in the province’s post-secondary system. They highlighted pressing concerns facing students, including the urgent need to increase investment in public colleges and universities. These meetings come at a critical time, when institutions across the province are announcing deficits, layoffs and cuts to essential programmes and student services.
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Students Give the BC Budget a Failing Grade: Adequate Funding Calls Remain Ignored Leaving Younger Generations to Struggle

Jessie Niikoi
Jessie Niikoi
Mar 04, 2025 2 min read
BC’s post-secondary institutions are facing severe financial deficits, leading to widespread staff and faculty layoffs over the past year. Vital services, programs and course offerings are also being slashed as institutions project further financial struggles. The situation has been exacerbated by a sharp decline in international student enrollment following the federal government’s cap on international study permits introduced beginning in March 2024 – which has subsequently reduced international enrolment by more than 40%.
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