It is crucial for students to pay attention to this year’s upcoming referendum on the continuation of the Carleton University Students’ Association’s (CUSA) membership with the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS).
Each Carleton undergraduate student pays just under $20 every school year to the CFS. That totals to over $440,000 of students’ tuition money going to CFS services and activities.
Whether students support the CFS or not, it is important to stay informed about both the pros and the cons of having Carleton’s undergraduate student body remain tied with the organization.
With voting dates coming up fast on Oct. 17-19, time is of the essence when getting informed on the CFS. Even with the busyness of midterms and assignments, students should take the time to speak with both sides of the campaigning to understand the core issues surrounding the relationship between CFS and CUSA.
Voting in this upcoming referendum is a way for students to have their say in how student groups lobby on a greater scale for issues that affect everyday student life.
While the flyer- and clipboard-wielding campaigners around campus may be a nuisance, there are few instances where students have a say in how their tuition money gets spent.
This referendum is one of them, and it is important for students to pay attention and exercise their choice in the matter.
