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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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 well-being upheld on their campuses, and in all aspects of their student life, including athletics. The BCFS is proud to reaffirm its unwavering support for trans athletes and the broader 2SLGBTQIA+ community, in light of recent developments in the Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST). We stand with our member local, the Vancouver Island University Students' Union (VIUSU), and all student organisations calling for stronger commitments to equity and inclusion.
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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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