HOW CSA ADVOCATES FOR STUDENTS

As the voice for over 70% of Ontario’s college and college-university students, the CSA provides a powerful and influential voice for all when advocating on behalf of its members. The CSA and its members believe in a collaborative form of advocacy and believe we are responsible to be a part of the solution not just rail against the system. This approach has become a proven positve method for change that has worked to inform the decision makers of the voices of students.

We believe the best way to affect lasting and effective change is to be a part of the process. With no political or organizational affiliation driving a separate agenda, the CSA solely represents the views and passions of our students. We bring attention to areas of deficiency in the postsecondary system, as well as future opportunities and resources, to ensure a quality, accessible education for all members of society. Through in-depth research and consultation, the CSA is proud of our record of bringing credible and workable solutions that ultimately make their way to influencing change at the government levels.

The CSA is also active in supporting our member Student Associations as a partner when dealing with campus specific issues. We believe that our member SA’s are the primary voice for their campus and the CSA is committed to supporting that voice in whatever way deemed appropriate by our membership.