Nov 14, 20243 min read
Navigating Sexual and Reproductive Health Challenges for International Students in Canada
Accessing sexual and reproductive health services can be challenging for students in Canada, particularly for international students....
Oct 15, 20243 min read
Stay Informed: Understanding the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Strike Vote, and Its Impact on You as a Student
Who is involved? Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) : This union represents college faculty and academic employees across...
Aug 29, 20244 min read
Ontario Giving Municipalities the Tools They Need to Get More Homes Built Faster
Ontario's new Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) aims to streamline land-use rules, giving municipalities more power to expedite housing.
Jun 12, 20242 min read
CSA Officially Shares 2023-2024 Annual Impact Report
Today, CSA officially shares our 2023-2024 Annual Impact Report! This report reviews and analyzes the last year of policy, advocacy,...
May 16, 20241 min read
Bill 166, the Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, received 3rd Reading and was carried on division
On May 14th, 2024, after the third session of the third reading of Bill 166, the Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act,...
May 2, 20242 min read
CSA Responds: the IRCC Does not Renew the Temporary Policy Allowing International Students to work 40 Hours Per Week
On April 29th, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new regulations regarding off-campus work hours for...
Apr 17, 20242 min read
CSA Releases Report: International Students On the IRCC's Revisions to 'Better Protect International Students'
Today, the College Student Alliance (CSA) is releasing an original research report, delving into the perspectives of Ontario's...
Mar 28, 20244 min read
Ontario Announces International Study Permit Allocation Across Postsecondary Institutions
On March 27th the Government of Ontario released their plan for allocating international study permits across Ontario's postsecondary...
Mar 27, 20245 min read
CSA Responds: 2024 Ontario Budget
The 2024 Ontario Budget On March 26, the Minister of Finance, the Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, presented the 2024 Ontario Budget: Building a...
Mar 22, 20242 min read
Looking Ahead of Ontario's 2024 Budget: Post-Secondary Students
As Ontario awaits the tabling of the 2024 Provincial Budget on March 26th, CSA continues to advocate for meaningful investment and...
Feb 27, 20244 min read
CSA Responds: Ontario's investment in Post-Secondary Sustainability, Tuition Freeze, Accountability and Supports Act
On February 26th, 2024, the Ministry of Colleges and Universities announced a $1.3 billion investment in post-secondary institutions....
Feb 5, 20242 min read
CSA’s 2024 Pre-Budget Submission
CSA's 2024 Pre-Budget Submission to the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy.
Feb 1, 20241 min read
CSA President in the News!
CSA President, Azi Afousi, took centre stage in two recent CBC News interviews, shedding light on the repercussions facing Ontario’s...
Jan 30, 20242 min read
Advocacy Win: Student Housing
On January 29th, 2024 the Honourable Sean Fraser, the Federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced a policy...
Jan 29, 20241 min read
College Student Alliance (CSA) Responds To Ministry Of Colleges and Universities MCU Measures To Protect Students
On January 26th 2024, the Provincial government released their response to the new federal policies impacting and capping international...