The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations recognizes the importance and impact of mental health supports on post-secondary students in Canada, and the role that the federal government has in ensuring there is adequate funding for mental health initiatives on Canadian campuses. CASA had hoped to see an announcement of funding allocated in the 2023 federal budget, but … Read more
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA), in partnership with the Quebec Student Union (QSU), are convening over 80 student leaders on Parliament Hill to ask the federal government for investments that will help alleviate rising costs of education and inflationary pressure faced by students. “The reality is, it’s more expensive than ever to attend post-secondary … Read more
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) presented the Fall Economic Statement 2022 in the House of Commons and student loan borrowers across Canada are taking a sigh of relief. The Government of Canada has announced several measures for students, including the permanent elimination of interest on Canada Student Loans and Canada … Read more
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) and Quebec Union of Students are calling on the federal government to take urgent steps to improve the direction of Canada’s student financial aid system with more funding for grants and more support in repayment. “Post-secondary education is one of Canada’s comparative advantages globally,” said Adam Brown, National … Read more
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations and 36 student associations from across the country are launching a nationwide Get Out the Vote campaign intended to encourage students to vote in the federal election, based on the success of the 2015 campaign. “We will be asking students to pledge to vote either online at getoutthevote.ca or … Read more
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations released a polling report showing that post-secondary students are very motivated to vote in the upcoming federal election, and that political parties all have a chance to gain their support by addressing their main concerns. Adam Brown, chair of CASA, says, “CASA and student associations across Canada are developing a non-partisan voter … Read more
Budget 2019 contained exciting investments that the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations and the Quebec Student Union believe will improve the lives of post-secondary students across the country. Such investments include renewed funding to support Indigenous students, work-integrated learning opportunities for students, improved repayment terms for student loans, new student research scholarships, and financial support … Read more
The Canadian Alliance of Students Associations’ launched its #StudentsLetsAct campaign, underlining the urgent need for action on student mental health. “A lot of students need help, and we’re now standing up and demanding it, loudly,” said Emma Walsh, CASA Advocacy Director and St. Thomas University Students’ Union VP Education. CASA wants to see the federal government expand … Read more
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations released a poll showing while paid work placements related to a student’s field of study are seen as the best form of experience to help new graduates get a good job, nearly half of students still are not able to participate in them. “CASA believes that all students should have access to … Read more
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations and the Quebec Student Union are pleased to see Budget 2018 commit the government to significant long-term funding for early career researchers, student work opportunities and the development of a national approach to addressing sexual violence on campus. “Budget 2018 makes a strong commitment to student researchers with significant new … Read more
