statement
ABCS
ABCS CONDEMNS ALLEGED MISCONDUCT BY KSA ...

The Alliance of BC Students (ABCS) is extremely concerned about the allegations of misconduct by the Kwantlen Student Association (KSA) Council and strongly condemns the alleged behaviour. Accordingly, the other member associations that make up the Board of Directors of the ABCS have initiated the process of placing the KSA in bad standing. 

press release
ABCS
BC STUDENTS SUPPORT MOST NEW MEASURES DESIGNED ...

The Alliance of BC Students supports most of the new measures announced July 15th to protect international students from exploitation and uphold the quality and integrity of international post-secondary education in BC, but pointed out that some of the measures miss the point, and calls on the provincial government to address the core problems of government underfunding and unregulated international student tuition increases.

statement
VACANT
ALLIANCE OF BC STUDENTS SUPPORTS STUDENTS’ ...

Unceded Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Territories/Vancouver, BC - The Alliance of BC Students released a statement today supporting post-secondary students’ right to engage in political expression on post-secondary campuses.


“The Alliance of BC Students supports BC post-secondary students’ freedom of expression and the right to engage in peaceful political expression on campus,” said Emily Tang, Vice-President External of the UBC Graduate Student Society. “Students should be free to express themselves in a non-violent, non-hateful manner without fear of reprisal or retaliation by administrators or police.”

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BC BUDGET 2024 DOES NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A ...
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STUDENTS CONCERNED BY COMMENTS MADE BY MINISTER ...

BC students are very concerned by the hurtful comments made by the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills regarding pre-1948 Palestine, and alleged interference by the Minister into the employment relationship of an individual faculty member at Langara College. The Alliance of BC Students is calling for an investigation into the matter to preserve the integrity of the post-secondary education system

Covid-19

Emergency Funds For Students Sees Dramatic Increase

VICTORIA, BC - The Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training has announced an injection of $3.5 million into emergency funds for students at post-secondary institutions to assist students in uncertain financial positions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are living in unprecedented times and we need to use every tool in the box to make it through,” said Gurvir Gill, the Chairperson of the ABCS. “This isn’t easy for anyone, and we are happy to see students being supported by the government at a time when any help is incredibly appreciated.” 

Some of the Alliance’s member student societies have been making donations to their institution’s emergency funds in the hopes of shoring up financial support for students during this crisis, but this investment provides welcome assurance that more students than ever will be taken care of as they balance affording their tuition and basic needs. 

"Many students are in dire financial straits due to layoffs or self-isolation, and are finding themselves suddenly struggling with food and housing security, as well as to pay their tuition." said Grace Dupasquier, Director of Research and Campaigns for the Alliance. “This is a much needed investment at an incredibly stressful time, as students battle academic concerns as well as financial instability. We appreciate the government’s commitment to helping us weather the storm."

This announcement comes shortly after the decision to suspend repayment on student loans until September 30th, another welcome support for students and former students during the public health crisis.

The ABCS is looking forward to continuing to liaise with the government and ensuring that student needs are met during this difficult time.