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Coming Together from Across the Province: A Stand for More Funding In the Post-Secondary Sector

BC Federation of Students

Feb 10, 2025 2 min read

On January 23-26, delegates from more than 17 students’ unions across the province came together in Burnaby to attend the Federation’s 43rd Annual General Meeting. With the theme of “Old Problems, New Approaches”, this year’s AGM set out to educate members on the issue of chronic underfunding in post-secondary education,...

Navigating Recent Policy Changes to Canada’s International Student Program

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...

Every Vote Counts: 2024 BC Election Decided by the Slimmest Margins

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...

Honouring National Truth and Reconciliation Day: A Time for Reflection and Action

Leah Vaisanen

Sep 30, 2024 1 min read

September 30th, National Truth and Reconciliation Day, is a time for our nation to honour the survivors of residential schools and reflect on the painful legacy of this dark chapter in our history. It’s a day to take a moment and pause to remember the lives of over 150,000 young...

The Power of Your Vote: Why Young People Will Decide This Election

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...

BC Federation of Students Launches Generation Vote Now Campaign to Mobilize Young Voters

BC Federation of Students

Sep 16, 2024 2 min read

Students across BC have launched a province-wide campaign to encourage young British Columbians to vote in this Fall’s provincial election. Run by a coalition of student groups representing nearly 253,000 students, Generation Vote Now aims to empower young people to engage with the electoral process as they make their...

Welcome Back to Campus: A Message from your Chairperson and Indigenous Caucus Chairperson

BC Federation of Students

Sep 03, 2024 4 min read

Welcome Back to Campus: A Message from your Chairperson As summer’s unpredictable weather gives way to fall, it’s time to jump back into the rhythm of campus life. For new students, welcome, we’re excited to represent you! And for the returning ones, it’s great to see you again! I still...

Students Return to Campus with Optimism Amidst Financial Challenges

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...

BCFS Successful in Challenging Vancouver Island University’s Effort to Limit Students’ Rights

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...

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day: Honoring our Culture and Embracing Diversity

Leah Vaisanen

Jun 21, 2024 2 min read

National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day in which our people gather for a vibrant and vital occasion to recognize and celebrate our beautiful culture, history, and all the work Indigenous people are doing across the nation. This day on the calendar is more than just a date, it is everyday. It is a time to reflect, educate, and engage with the diverse traditions and histories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

BC Federation of Students Supports Students’ Right to Engage in Political Expression on Campus

BC Federation of Students

May 07, 2024 2 min read

The British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS) has a long history of fighting for, and defending, the rights of students to publicly express themselves on issues that they deem important, as well as to engage in open discourse at their post-secondary institutions. Today, the Federation reaffirms its unequivocal support for students...

Students React to Government of Canada’s Budget 2024

BC Federation of Students

Apr 18, 2024 5 min read

The Federal government’s Budget 2024 contains a number of investments for young Canadians that take aim at affordability and generational fairness, specifically by targeting programs that serve younger Canadian’s aspirations. The budget includes measures that will help young people including investments in housing, loan forgiveness for students graduating from specific programs that choose to work in rural and remote communities, and investments in mental health and employment supports for young people. It also includes investments to support low-income and Indigenous learners; while these investments were smaller than students were hoping for, they are steps in the right direction during a cost-of-living crisis.

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