Jan 24, 20243 min read
CSA Responds to International Student Cap
On January 22nd, 2024 the Honourable Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced three new...
Jan 16, 20242 min read
MPP Letter from Vaugeois
The College Student Alliance is delighted to share a meaningful action in our ongoing advocacy efforts for the rights and needs of...
Jan 11, 20241 min read
CSA Releasing New Survey on the IRCC's Revised Requirements to Better Protect International Students
On December 7th, 2023, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released Revised Requirements to Better Protect International...
Jan 8, 20241 min read
New Year, New CSA
The entire CSA team reflects back on 2023 with pride! Like many non-profit organizations, CSA faced adversity as it worked to regain...
Dec 18, 20231 min read
CSA In The Community: Partnering With Seneca@York Students For Their Documentary
The rising cost of living has put pressure on everyone, from families to students. However, as the documentary "A Canadian Dream" filmed...
Nov 17, 20232 min read
Blue Ribbon Panel response
November 16, 2023 TORONTO, ON On November 15th, 2023 the Blue Ribbon Panel, Chaired by Alan Harrison, submitted their findings on...
Nov 15, 20232 min read
CSA Response Statement
November 2nd, 2023 at 1:00pm, the Minister of Finance released the 2023 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review - Building a Strong...
Nov 23, 20224 min read
The price of admission
Are International College Students In Canada Getting What They Expect? Blog Post by: Owen Angus-Yamada, Research & Policy Analyst @ The...
Nov 8, 20223 min read
Not Self-Interest Free.
Why the Canadian government's move to eliminate interest on all student loans is political and not an effective way to help students....
Oct 13, 20223 min read
Is lifting the Cap on international students' working hours a good thing?
While there are good things about the cap being lifted, we take a step back to look at some potential drawbacks and the underlying issue.
Sep 13, 20222 min read
OSAP Funding Delays are Significant.
The Ministry of Colleges and Universities is putting students on hold and telling them "they do not speak to students." Students are now...
Sep 6, 20222 min read
No Homes for Ontario's Students
As Dorothy clicks her heels together and repeats “there’s no place like home,” she teleports from the strange and dangerous place of Oz...
Mar 15, 20222 min read
Will the College Strike Impact My Study Permit?
As we edge towards a likely province-wide College Strike this Friday, many international students have contacted us, asking: Will the...
Mar 14, 20222 min read
Why the Sudden Strike Deadline Announcement?
Earlier today, the Ontario College Faculty announced that unless the College Employer Council (CEC) would agree to voluntary binding...
Feb 23, 20222 min read
What is Bill 124?
Some of the most divisive issues between both College Employer and Faculty have been over what behaviour is deemed "unlawful". The...
