UCRU Undergraduates of Canadian Research Intensive Universities

04/19/2021

UCRU is pleased to see Canada’s investments in students through .

Doubling Canada Student Grants for two years, extending the waiver of interest accrual on Canada Student Loans, and investments in Post-Secondary Student Support Program and the Student Work Placement Program will all help Canada build back better. Read UCRU's full response: https://www.ucru.info/post/ucru-responds-to-the-2021-budget

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L'ÉPUC est heureux de constater les investissements du Canada dans les étudiant(e)s par le biais du .

Le doublement des bourses d'études canadiennes pendant deux ans, la prolongation de la dispense d'intérêts sur les prêts d'études canadiens et les investissements dans le Programme d'aide aux étudiants de niveau postsecondaire et le Programme de stages pratiques pour étudiants aideront le Canada à mieux se reconstruire. Lisez la réponse complète de l'ÉPUC: https://www.ucru.info/post/l-%C3%A9puc-r%C3%A9pond-au-budget-2021

Students' Society of McGill University (SSMU)
MSU President Giancarlo Da-Ré
University of Toronto Students' Union (UTSU)
AMS of UBC
Alma Mater Society of Queen's University - AMS
University of Manitoba Students' Union - UMSU
Syndicat étudiant de l'UO - UO Students' Union
USSU - U of S Students' Union
WUSA - Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association
University Students' Council of Western

Ottawa, ON - Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, presented Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience in the House of Commons. The Budget includes several critical items for post-secondary students, including investments in s...

02/01/2021

The global climate crisis is the defining calamity of our time. Students are concerned about the future of the planet. UCRU is bringing the voices of alarmed students to elected leaders and need your help.

Learn more and complete our national survey here to have your voice heard:

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Partners:
McMaster Students Union (MSU)
University Students' Council of Western
WUSA - Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association
Alma Mater Society of Queen's University - AMS
AMS of UBC
University of Manitoba Students' Union - UMSU
Students' Society of McGill University (SSMU)
University of Toronto Students' Union (UTSU)
USSU - U of S Students' Union
Syndicat étudiant de l'UO - UO Students' Union

11/14/2020

Day 4 of our campaign is off!

Here are just some of the reasons why the Government of Canada should invest in Post-Secondary Education:

Developing a strong, skilled future workforce
Growing the middle class
Decreasing social and economic inequality
Fueling economic and intellectual development

You can take action by writing a postcard to your local MP: Fill out our Google form at www.debtfreedegree.ca with your information and we will send it for you!

Partners: Students' Society of McGill University (SSMU), McMaster Students Union (MSU), University of Manitoba Students' Union - UMSU, University Students' Council of Western, University of Toronto Students' Union (UTSU), Alma Mater Society of Queen's University - AMS, AMS of UBC, USSU - U of S Students' Union, WUSA - Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association

11/09/2020

Day 3 of our campaign has begun!

52% of Canadian students graduate with student debt. Can you spot the difference between these campus images with and without student financial aid?

You can take action by writing a postcard to your local MP: Fill out our Google form at www.debtfreedegree.ca with your information and we will send it for you!

Partners: Students' Society of McGill University (SSMU), McMaster Students Union (MSU), University of Toronto Students' Union (UTSU), Alma Mater Society of Queen's University - AMS, University Students' Council of Western, University of Manitoba Students' Union - UMSU, WUSA - Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association, USSU - U of S Students' Union, AMS of UBC

11/06/2020

Day 2 of our campaign has begun!

The average student in Canada accumulates $28 000 in student debt. What would you be able to buy if you did not have student loans?

You can take action by writing a postcard to your local MP: Fill out our Google form at www.debtfreedegree.ca with your information and we will send it for you!

Partners: Students' Society of McGill University (SSMU), McMaster Students Union (MSU), University of Toronto Students' Union (UTSU), Alma Mater Society of Queen's University - AMS, University Students' Council of Western, University of Manitoba Students' Union - UMSU, WUSA - Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association, USSU - U of S Students' Union, AMS of UBC

11/03/2020

Day 1 of our campaign has kicked off!

Students currently owe $28 billion in student loans; a number that steadily increases each year. As a student coalition that represents over 250,000 students across the country, we know the importance of equitable and accessible post-secondary education.

We are lobbying for:

1) Implementation of a two-year grace period on all federal student loans
2) Doubling of federal investments in the Canada Student Grants Program

Want to learn more about our movement and how you can take action to provide Canadian students with a ? Visit www.debtfreedegree.ca.

Partners: Students' Society of McGill University (SSMU), McMaster Students Union (MSU), University of Toronto Students' Union (UTSU), Alma Mater Society of Queen's University - AMS, University Students' Council of Western, WUSA - Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association, USSU - U of S Students' Union, University of Manitoba Students' Union - UMSU, AMS of UBC

10/06/2020

Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a plan to invest $2 billion to connect roughly 750,000 homes and small businesses to broadband internet.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how the digital divide further decreases the accessibility of post-secondary education. Canadians need access to fast, reliable and affordable internet to learn, work, socialize and access government services. By investing in internet accessibility, the Government of Canada is decreasing barriers to post-secondary education.

Read UCRU's response to the $2 billion investment plan for internet connectivity here: https://ucru.ca/post/ucru-responds-to-internet-investments-in-new-federal-growth-plan

09/25/2020

On September 23, 2020, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, delivered the Speech from the Throne to open the second session of the 43rd Parliament and outline the government’s agenda. Though the speech outlined the Government of Canada’s plan for post-COVID-19 recovery, there was no mention of students or post-secondary education. UCRU is disappointed in this lack of recognition, as the economic uncertainty brought on by COVID-19 holds significant potential to negatively impact our 250,000 members and the over 1 million university students across Canada.

Check out UCRU's whole response from the here: https://ucru.ca/post/ucru-reacts-to-speech-from-the-throne