Tag: Canadian Federation of Students

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They censored and deleted my tweets at the annual general CFS meeting

November 29, 2018

If the weekend taught me anything, it’s that you have to play by the CFS’ rules—sign and follow a strict media protocol document—in order to be allowed into the conference

Student Politics

RSU doesn’t show up to CFS annual general meeting

November 20, 2018

The RSU didn't attend the CFS annual general meeting this year since it was too expensive for the union to go, citing expensive accomodation costs

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CFS hidden bank account details revealed

October 6, 2017

Since the 2014 discovery of a Canadian Federation of Students hidden bank account, there have been a number of questions surrounding the creation and usage of the account

The RSU is chill. ALANNA RIZZA, SARAH KRICHEL | EYERSONIAN

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RSU hits all-time high approval rating

October 3, 2017

According to an Ipsos poll, the RSU is currently at a 90 per cent approval rating—the highest it’s ever been. The survey also noted that the union was doing exceptionally well with transparency, allocating funds to in-need departments and allowing marginalized people on the board to speak at meetings

The canadian Federation of Students is being questioned on how it lets student unions defederate. ILLUSTRATION: SARAH KRICHEL

CFS referendum budget questioned

September 26, 2017

Some RSU executives think the CFS doesn’t intend for petitions for student referendums to go through at all, despite seven ongoing petitions to defederate

Man speaks at the CFS conference held at the Holiday Inn.

Defederation debate heats up CFS-O semi-annual general meeting

January 22, 2017

The CFS is Canada’s largest student-advocacy group that represents students on a provincial and national level

The Alexandra Bridge separating Ottawa and Gatineau. PHOTO: KEITH CAPSTICK

Student Politics

Loathing, and also more loathing at the CFS National General Meeting

November 22, 2016

Our news editor went to watch the CFS—Canada’s largest student advocacy group that takes in about $500,000 of student money from Rye—carry out their general meeting

Gould street. File photo.

Ryerson Reproductive Justice Collective fights back against pro-life protestors

November 22, 2016

An initiative was passed at the Canadian Federation of Students National General Meeting, asking member locals of the CFS to support the Ryerson Reproductive Justice Collective by writing a letter to Ryerson

The ministry of advanced education and skills development is currently working on OSAP transparency and accessibility.

Student Politics

Adopted youth not satisfied with OSAP efforts

November 15, 2016

Under a new grant, adopted youth will receive a monthly fund of $500 and First Nations families who adopt an Indigenous child will receive a one-time $5,000 fund. But those eligible for the grant don’t think it will work

The petition has 4,000 signatures so far. PHOTO COUTESY RU AWARE

Student Politics

CFS petition under fire, called ‘sketchy’

November 15, 2016

A petition to leave the Canadian Federation of Students has started circulating at Ryerson. But after allegations of threats and petitioning tactics described as “sketchy”—some student leaders are hesitant to get involved

Student Politics

40,000 signatures for free tuition presented to Queen’s Park

November 1, 2016

Over 40,000 students have signed a petition that will be presented today to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, calling for free education and action on student debt

Fighting for access to education at Ryerson isn’t new. PHOTO: STEPHEN ARMSTRONG

Student Politics

Fight for free education still alive at Rye

October 25, 2016

The RSU has recently distanced itself from many of the Canadian Federation of Students’ campaigns. But the fight for improved access to education is still alive at Ryerson

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