The Fall semester has come to a close, and we want to thank you for your continued support and for working with us to make your voices heard.
Remembrance Day
Together, we took the time to honor Remembrance Day last November, reflecting on the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices of Canadian troops who have served and continue to serve our country. It was an important moment to pause, remember, and show gratitude for their bravery and commitment to peace and freedom.
Meet the Indigenous Student Representative at CCSAI
Get to know Mukwa Ladoucer – the first Indigenous Student Representatives joining CCSAI’s Board of Directors. Learn more about Mukwa and what he aims to achieve this year.
Snack and Chat Highlights
Through events like Snack and Chat and your participation in the Strategic Plan survey, you’ve helped shape the direction of the Centennial College Student Association Inc. (CCSAI), and we truly value your engagement.
The winners of the Five-Year Strategic Plan survey are:
IPad Winner: Ming Yiu L.
$250 Gift Card Winner: Richelle D.
$150 MyCard Credit Winner: Mitesh P.
Provincial Advocacy with Ontario Student Voices
During OSV’s advocacy week, President Ajane Adams, VP Kara Mei Herrera, VP Rofiyat Olawoyin, and VP Vivian Eke, met with over 30 MPPs, including Andrea Hazell, Kristyn Wong-Tam, David Smith, Jill Andrew, Aris Babikian, and Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria. Key discussions focused on actionable recommendations such as eliminating interest on the provincial portion of Canada-Ontario Integrated Student Loans, addressing food insecurity through a comprehensive food security strategy, improving mental health supports via increased Mental Health Worker Grant funding, and expanding work-integrated learning opportunities by establishing bursaries and standardized assessments for student needs.
Federal Advocacy with Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA)
At the federal level, President Ajane Adams, VP Baljit Kaur, Representative Logan Routhier, and Representative Mukwa Ladoucer with CASA representatives met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller, and various MPs to advance the “Secure the Grants” campaign. This initiative calls for increasing the Canada Student Grant from $3,000 to $4,200 annually, providing meaningful financial relief during a time of rising costs. CASA also proposed increasing funding for Indigenous student programs, enhancing Canada’s skilled trades workforce by mandating 20% apprentice hours in federal infrastructure and housing projects, and doubling Express Entry immigration points for Canadian post-secondary graduates to retain skilled talent.
These advocacy efforts reflect our unwavering commitment to making education more accessible, reducing financial barriers, and ensuring that students like you can focus on learning, thriving, and building a better future.
Elections Information Session
As the year comes to an end, we are preparing to pass the torch to the next student Board of Directors!
By joining the upcoming Elections Information Session, you can learn more about the opportunities, responsibilities and the perks that come with being on the CCSAI Board of Directors!
Register here for Elections Information Session on January 13, 2025.
Together, we’ve achieved so much, and we look forward to welcoming you back next semester as we continue to work hard to represent you and make your voices heard.
Our CCSAI offices will be close on December 20, 2024, and re-opens on January 2nd, 2025! Have a wonderful holiday and we wish you and your loved ones Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year! <3
