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The BC Federation of Students represents over 170,000 students from 14 institutions across BC. Advocating for affordable + accessible post-secondary education.

British Columbia, Canada
Joined August 2012
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@jessieksunner
Jessie Sunner
3 months
Today, my first bill, the Sexual Violence Policy Act, passed committee stage & third reading. We are one step away from it becoming law. This legislation strengthens protections against sexual violence at BC public post-secondary campuses, making them safer for all students.
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@TheBCFS
BCFS
3 months
Today student representatives spoke with elected officials about steps that can be taken to strengthen the Tuition Limit Policy, and the urgent need for intentional government action and investment to stabilize our post secondary institutions. Thank you @rparmar_BC
@rparmar_BC
Ravi Parmar
3 months
The future of BC is sat right at this table. We met with the BC Federation of students (@TheBCFS), discussing their vision for the BC of today and tomorrow. We will always make time for the next generation. #bcpoli
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@TheBCFS
BCFS
9 months
@TheBCFS
BCFS
9 months
Student representatives were at the Legislature this week calling for urgent action on post-secondary education. With institutions running deficits, cuts to academic programs, reduced student services and widespread layoffs — students are paying more for less. ⁣ We called on the
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@TheBCFS
BCFS
9 months
Student representatives were at the Legislature this week calling for urgent action on post-secondary education. With institutions running deficits, cuts to academic programs, reduced student services and widespread layoffs — students are paying more for less. ⁣ We called on the
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@GarryBeggBC
Garry Begg
1 year
With the New Westminster & District Labour Council (@nwdlc), Public Service Alliance of Canada - BC Region (@psacbc) and British Columbia Federation of Students (@TheBCFS), a candlelight vigil was held in Surrey today @amnashahbc @jessieksunner #NationalDayOfRemembrance
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@TheBCFS
BCFS
1 year
Our Secretary-Treasurer spoke with @CityNewsVAN about the urgent need for the province to step in and fund our public post-secondary institutions amidst projected deficits, service cuts and job losses. #bcpoli #bcpse
@CityNewsVAN
CityNews Vancouver
1 year
WATCH: The BC Federation of Students (BCFS) wants the province to increase funding to make up for the decrease in revenue due to new federal caps on international students. Angela Bower (@AngelaReport) has the story.
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@nexusnewspaper
Nexus newspaper
1 year
British Columbia Federation of Students launches Generation Vote Now campaign: https://t.co/VhsjHKT2ut @TheBCFS @CamosunStudents #yyjpse
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@TheBCFS
BCFS
1 year
Our Secretary-Treasurer, Cole Reinbold, talked to @GlobalBC about our Generation Vote Now campaign and how young voters will be the deciding factor this election.
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@TheBCFS
BCFS
1 year
We're excited to be back on campus chatting with students this week and making sure they know their students' unions and the Federation are here to advocate for them!
@UNBC
University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)
1 year
Come grab coffee with the Northern British Columbia Graduate Students’ Society board members for 2024-2025! ☕️ Stop by the Bentley Centre until 2:00 p.m. to learn about how @NBCGSS supports graduate students! @TheBCFS is also here letting folks know more about their work.
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@CUFABC
CUFA BC
1 year
We're at Douglas College Coquitlam campus today with Premier David Eby and the Hon. Lisa Beare, Minister of PSE and Future Skills, as they announce the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant, $3500/person grant for microcredentials in in-demand jobs #bcpse #bcpoli https://t.co/cK62LfeSKH
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@nexusnewspaper
Nexus newspaper
2 years
British Columbia Federation of Students pens open letter to premier: https://t.co/SanMU5NEBa @TheBCFS @CamosunStudents #camosun #yyjpse #bcpse #yyj #yyjnews
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@TheBCFS
BCFS
2 years
Thrilled to add our voice to the calls for free transit for all youth aged 13-18 in BC. Our membership officially endorsed the #TransitForTeens campaign at our 42nd Annual General Meeting in January.
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@TheBCFS
BCFS
2 years
Congratulations Minister @lisabeare, we look forward to working with you in ensuring that post-secondary is accessible and affordable for all students in BC. #bcpoli
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@TheBCFS
BCFS
2 years
Read the calls to action and full open letter here:
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@students_bc
Alliance of BC Students
2 years
We're at a critical crossroads. The time to commit to restoring public funding for BC's post-secondary education system is NOW. Read the Open Letter to Premier Eby and check out the 5 Calls to Action for Post-Secondary. 👉🏼 https://t.co/0YuQqmM4o7 #bcstudents #bcpse #bcpoli 9/
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@students_bc
Alliance of BC Students
2 years
Student advocates from the Alliance of BC Students, @TheBCFS, and across the province have been pleading with government to fix the broken post-secondary funding model, which currently relies on exploiting international students to balance budgets. 2/ #bcpse #bcpoli
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@students_bc
Alliance of BC Students
2 years
Roses are red, Violets are blue, Hey, @BCGovNews - The funding needs to come from YOU! We're in❤️with post-secondary education. That's why we've signed @TheBCFS's Open Letter to Premier Eby: 5 Calls to Action for Post-Secondary. #bcstudents #bcpse #bcpoli #ValentinesDay 1/
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