Ontario Students to mark National Student Day of Action through protests and local events in 13 cities
TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2012 - Students will hit the streets on February 1 to demand that the Liberal government apply money that it has dedicated to a new grant scheme to reducing tuition fees for all students. This call is part of the National Student Day of Action where tens of thousands of students are expected to protest across Canada.
A press conference will be held in Toronto tomorrow, outlining the concerns and events that will happen in Windsor, London, Hamilton, Guelph, Mississauga, Toronto, Scarborough, Peterborough, Kingston, Ottawa, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay, on February 1.
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION PRESS CONFERENCE: Tuesday, January 31 at 10:00 at the Queen's Park media studio
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION IN TORONTO: Wednesday, February 1 at 12:30 PM at the University of Toronto, Convocation Hall
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION IN OTHER CITIES: Click here for full listing of events. Call or email Nora Loreto to arrange interviews
The Canadian Federation of Students is Canada's oldest and largest students' union uniting more than 600,000 college, undergraduate and graduate students in all ten provinces.
A press conference will be held in Toronto tomorrow, outlining the concerns and events that will happen in Windsor, London, Hamilton, Guelph, Mississauga, Toronto, Scarborough, Peterborough, Kingston, Ottawa, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay, on February 1.
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION PRESS CONFERENCE: Tuesday, January 31 at 10:00 at the Queen's Park media studio
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION IN TORONTO: Wednesday, February 1 at 12:30 PM at the University of Toronto, Convocation Hall
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION IN OTHER CITIES: Click here for full listing of events. Call or email Nora Loreto to arrange interviews
The Canadian Federation of Students is Canada's oldest and largest students' union uniting more than 600,000 college, undergraduate and graduate students in all ten provinces.
U.T.S.U. Extended Office Hours!
Take advantage of our new extended office hours!
U.T.S.U. is now open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm.
U.T.S.U. is now open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm.
TTC price increase
TTC Post-Secondary Metropasses and regular tokens are currently available at U.T.S.U. - 12 Hart House Circle - during the following office hours:
Thursday, January 5: 9:00-4:00
Friday, January 6: 9:00-6:00
The following week: Mon-Fri 9:00-6:00
Price increase
Please note that the TTC has increased the Post-Secondary Metropass by $5 to $104, and tokens by 10 cents each, or 10 tokens for $25.00. We sell tokens in batches of 5.
Thursday, January 5: 9:00-4:00
Friday, January 6: 9:00-6:00
The following week: Mon-Fri 9:00-6:00
Price increase
Please note that the TTC has increased the Post-Secondary Metropass by $5 to $104, and tokens by 10 cents each, or 10 tokens for $25.00. We sell tokens in batches of 5.
No tuition grants, no research funding: McGuinty delivers double blow to Ontario graduate students
TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2012 - Graduate students and university faculty now have to contend with an even smaller pool of research funding in Ontario. Students are disappointed that the Liberal government eliminated $42 million in research grants without any warning through the elimination of the Ontario Research Fund (ORF).
"The loss of this research funding is devastating for the academic community, especially for those who conduct research in the social sciences, arts and humanities," said Désirée Lamoureux, Chairperson of the Ontario Graduate Caucus of the Canadian Federation of Students. "At a time where innovation can help improve Ontario's economy, government is cutting programs that are meant to boost economic growth."
These program cuts were announced immediately after the government launched a tuition fee grant that excludes all graduate students. Graduate students in Ontario pay the highest tuition fees in the country and have graduation rates as low as 34 per cent. Cutting research grants and reducing access to financial aid is a double-blow for thousands of graduate students.
"Graduate students were concerned when the Liberal government eliminated the Ministry of Research and Innovation," said Sandy Hudson, Chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario. "Despite having not consulted with students or faculty, Dalton McGuinty has staged another attack on academic research through these cuts," she said.
The Ontario Graduate Caucus of the Canadian Federation of Students unites more than 50,000 graduate students in Ontario. The Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario represents more than 300,000 college and university students attending public post-secondary institutions across the province.
"The loss of this research funding is devastating for the academic community, especially for those who conduct research in the social sciences, arts and humanities," said Désirée Lamoureux, Chairperson of the Ontario Graduate Caucus of the Canadian Federation of Students. "At a time where innovation can help improve Ontario's economy, government is cutting programs that are meant to boost economic growth."
These program cuts were announced immediately after the government launched a tuition fee grant that excludes all graduate students. Graduate students in Ontario pay the highest tuition fees in the country and have graduation rates as low as 34 per cent. Cutting research grants and reducing access to financial aid is a double-blow for thousands of graduate students.
"Graduate students were concerned when the Liberal government eliminated the Ministry of Research and Innovation," said Sandy Hudson, Chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario. "Despite having not consulted with students or faculty, Dalton McGuinty has staged another attack on academic research through these cuts," she said.
The Ontario Graduate Caucus of the Canadian Federation of Students unites more than 50,000 graduate students in Ontario. The Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario represents more than 300,000 college and university students attending public post-secondary institutions across the province.
2011 Book Bursary recipients
Recipients of the 2011 Book Bursaries are listed below by Student Number. Cheques for Bursaries will be ready Monday, December 5, 2011.
Cheques can be picked up at U.T.S.U., 12 Hart House Circle, Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 4:00, beginning Monday December 5th, 2011. Please bring your TCard for identification.
992667119
992981314
992986417
993052147
993244253
994825873
995426392
995426392
996101579
996146665
996248804
996287575
996730328
996828688
996892732
996929187
997323276
997352001
997494288
997690002
998075434
998268413
998274353
998549726
998580833
998662790
998664440
998678907
998752595
999039124
999094974
999095651
Cheques can be picked up at U.T.S.U., 12 Hart House Circle, Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 4:00, beginning Monday December 5th, 2011. Please bring your TCard for identification.
992667119
992981314
992986417
993052147
993244253
994825873
995426392
995426392
996101579
996146665
996248804
996287575
996730328
996828688
996892732
996929187
997323276
997352001
997494288
997690002
998075434
998268413
998274353
998549726
998580833
998662790
998664440
998678907
998752595
999039124
999094974
999095651
Students continue the fight to end violence against women
OTTAWA, Dec. 6, 2011 - Students across Canada are marking the National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women by organising events on- and off-campus in all regions today.
"On December 6 we mark the day that 14 women were murdered on their campus 22 years ago simply because they were women," said Roxanne Dubois, National Chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students. "Across the country, students are organising vigils and awareness events to highlight the struggle to end all violence against women."
Students continue to play a key role in the fight to end violence against women. The long-standing No Means No campaign provides the tools and materials to identify instances of sexism, date rape, assault and other forms of violence against women and to challenge violent behaviour and attitudes. In addition, the campaign seeks to expose attempts at victim-blaming from authority figures and other sources in cases of sexual assaults on campus.
The Canadian Federation of Students will be launching a new website for its No Means No campaign.
"The No Means No campaign has long been a tool for students to engage their peers and lead the fight to end violence against women on their campus and in their communities," added Dubois. "The new website will provide campus activists with even more tools to tackle one of the most important issues that women face."
The No Means No website can be found at www.nomeansno.ca.
The Canadian Federation of Students is Canada's largest student organisation, uniting more than one-half million students in all ten provinces. The Canadian Federation of Students and its predecessor organisations have represented students in Canada since 1927.
"On December 6 we mark the day that 14 women were murdered on their campus 22 years ago simply because they were women," said Roxanne Dubois, National Chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students. "Across the country, students are organising vigils and awareness events to highlight the struggle to end all violence against women."
Students continue to play a key role in the fight to end violence against women. The long-standing No Means No campaign provides the tools and materials to identify instances of sexism, date rape, assault and other forms of violence against women and to challenge violent behaviour and attitudes. In addition, the campaign seeks to expose attempts at victim-blaming from authority figures and other sources in cases of sexual assaults on campus.
The Canadian Federation of Students will be launching a new website for its No Means No campaign.
"The No Means No campaign has long been a tool for students to engage their peers and lead the fight to end violence against women on their campus and in their communities," added Dubois. "The new website will provide campus activists with even more tools to tackle one of the most important issues that women face."
The No Means No website can be found at www.nomeansno.ca.
The Canadian Federation of Students is Canada's largest student organisation, uniting more than one-half million students in all ten provinces. The Canadian Federation of Students and its predecessor organisations have represented students in Canada since 1927.
Students deliver holiday gift to McGuinty: more than 40,000 petitions demanding a real tuition fee reduction
TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2011 - Students from across Ontario delivered a holiday gift to Dalton McGuinty this morning. More than 40,000 petition signatures were delivered to Queen's Park to reallocate the $430 million committed to the Liberal tuition grant to a real tuition fee reduction for all students.
"In just one month, more than 40,000 students have clearly stated that they want the Liberal's tuition grant promise to be turned into a tuition fee reduction for all," said Krisna Saravanamuttu, Ontario Representative of the Canadian Federation of Students. "Dalton McGuinty was elected by promising to reduce tuition fees, and students are calling for him to keep his promise and turn this grant into an across-the-board fee reduction."
The Liberal Party's promise of an up-front grant for college and university students excludes a majority of students and will not prevent tuition fees from rising next fall. Students in second-entry programs, students who fall from good standing, students whose parents earn over $160,000 annually, graduate students and students who are older than 21 will receive no relief.
"Students are pleased to see the investment by this government to address the high cost of college and university, but this tuition grant does not stop fees from going up, and the majority of students will not receive it," said Sandy Hudson, Chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario. "This holiday, students want a real tuition fee reduction, for all students."
The Canadian Federation of Students represent more than 300,000 college, undergraduate and graduate students from Windsor to Thunder Bay.
"In just one month, more than 40,000 students have clearly stated that they want the Liberal's tuition grant promise to be turned into a tuition fee reduction for all," said Krisna Saravanamuttu, Ontario Representative of the Canadian Federation of Students. "Dalton McGuinty was elected by promising to reduce tuition fees, and students are calling for him to keep his promise and turn this grant into an across-the-board fee reduction."
The Liberal Party's promise of an up-front grant for college and university students excludes a majority of students and will not prevent tuition fees from rising next fall. Students in second-entry programs, students who fall from good standing, students whose parents earn over $160,000 annually, graduate students and students who are older than 21 will receive no relief.
"Students are pleased to see the investment by this government to address the high cost of college and university, but this tuition grant does not stop fees from going up, and the majority of students will not receive it," said Sandy Hudson, Chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario. "This holiday, students want a real tuition fee reduction, for all students."
The Canadian Federation of Students represent more than 300,000 college, undergraduate and graduate students from Windsor to Thunder Bay.
NEW Health & Dental Plan website
The Canadian Federation of Students and Green Shield have launched a new website design for the National Health Network. Students at the University of Toronto Students’ Union (Local 98 of the Canadian Federation of Students) will now have access to more information that is easy to navigate and access, and thoroughly detailed. Check out the new website by clicking the link below.
Media Advisory - Students to deliver 30,000 gifts to McGuinty
TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2011 - Students will deliver more than 30,000 gifts in the form of petition signatures to Premier McGuinty on Monday morning. Students are calling for the $430 million committed to the Liberal tuition reduction grant be reallocated to a real tuition fee reduction for all students. Just one third of all students will be eligible for this grant.
Students are opposed to the fact that the Liberal grant will not be available for the majority of students, many of whom need it most. Student pressure has encouraged the Liberals to expand eligibility to include all first-entry undergraduate and college students. As a result, more students will receive the grant, but all students over the age of 21, in graduate school or studying part-time remain ineligible.
WHAT: Gift-wrapped packages delivered to Dalton McGuinty containing more than 30,000 petition signatures
WHERE: Out front of Queen's Park, Toronto
WHEN: December 5, 2011
TIME: 10:00 AM
WHO: Students from colleges and universities across the province
The Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario unites more than 300,000 college and university undergraduate and graduate students in all regions the province.
Students are opposed to the fact that the Liberal grant will not be available for the majority of students, many of whom need it most. Student pressure has encouraged the Liberals to expand eligibility to include all first-entry undergraduate and college students. As a result, more students will receive the grant, but all students over the age of 21, in graduate school or studying part-time remain ineligible.
WHAT: Gift-wrapped packages delivered to Dalton McGuinty containing more than 30,000 petition signatures
WHERE: Out front of Queen's Park, Toronto
WHEN: December 5, 2011
TIME: 10:00 AM
WHO: Students from colleges and universities across the province
The Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario unites more than 300,000 college and university undergraduate and graduate students in all regions the province.
GO Transit student ID made easy!
The GO Transit Student ID card is now easier to obtain! You can get yours at any Campus TCard Office.
- Bring your TCard to the TCard Office on your campus and you'll get your GO Student ID on the spot.
- Carry your GO Student ID card when you're travelling on the system on a student far - don't get caught without it during a ticket check!
- This year’s cards are valid until October 31, 2012.
For more information on GO Transit tickets, visit their website. [http://www.gotransit.com/public/en/fares/studentid.aspx]
For more information visit the TCard Office website at the link below.