BC Federation of Students Spring Advocacy Week 2025

BC Federation of Students
BC Federation of Students
Apr 03, 2025 4 min read
Students Push for Reinvestment in Post-Secondary as Institutions Announce Deficits, Layoffs and Cuts 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...
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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
VICTORIA— Despite mounting financial crises on campuses, the BC government’s 2025 Budget fails to invest in post-secondary education and ignores the needs of students and institutions. Students’ longstanding calls for increased funding to the provincial operating grants provided to BC’s 25 public post-secondary institutions continue to go unanswered. BC’s post-secondary...
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BC Federation of Students Stands in Solidarity with Trans Athletes: A Call for Accountability and Inclusivity in PACWEST

Jessie Niikoi
Jessie Niikoi
Feb 27, 2025 3 min read
The British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS) exists to fight for fully accessible education in the province. An important part of this fight is ensuring that all students—especially those from marginalized communities—can learn, participate, and thrive in safe and supportive campus environments. Students deserve to have their rights, dignity and...
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Navigating Recent Policy Changes to Canada’s International Student Program

BC Federation of Students
BC Federation of Students
Nov 05, 2024 7 min read
Please note: the information provided above is not in any way a substitution for advice from an immigration lawyer or legal immigration consultant. Students should make use of registered immigration consultants and lawyers should they need further advice or clarification on application processes. Since...
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Every Vote Counts: 2024 BC Election Decided by the Slimmest Margins

BC Federation of Students
BC Federation of Students
Oct 29, 2024 4 min read
Provincial Election Results After waiting more than a week, while Elections BC completed the final count for the 2024 Provincial General Election, the results are in! The deadlock has ended with the BC New Democratic Party holding onto 47 seats, the BC Conservative Party electing 44 seats, and the BC...
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The Power of Your Vote: Why Young People Will Decide This Election

Jessie Niikoi
Jessie Niikoi
Sep 20, 2024 2 min read
Hey everyone, You might have heard that there’s a provincial election this Fall, and if you’re anything like me, you’re probably thinking about what’s at stake. The chatter around voting is growing louder, and it’s not just noise—it’s a call to action. This year, young people like us have the...
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Students Return to Campus with Optimism Amidst Financial Challenges

BC Federation of Students
BC Federation of Students
Sep 03, 2024 2 min read
NEW WESTMINSTER—As students across the province head to college and university campuses today, the energy is high, and hope is in the air. Along with the excitement of a new year, students are also facing incredible financial challenges as they balance paying tuition, buying new textbooks and course materials, all...
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BCFS Successful in Challenging Vancouver Island University’s Effort to Limit Students’ Rights

BC Federation of Students
BC Federation of Students
Aug 19, 2024 9 min read
An Update for Members on the BC Federation of Students Intervention in Vancouver Island University’s Injunction Request Against the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment On July 15, 2024, Vancouver Island University (VIU) commenced a civil action in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, seeking injunctive relief and damages from the VIU...
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