GOVERNMENT RELATIONS.

The OCSU is engaged in lobbying all levels of government on behalf of our members. Lobbying takes the form of petition drives, media events, educating the public and our members on post-secondary issues, meeting frequently with representatives at the municipal, provincial and federal levels. The OCSU also partners with the Canadian Federation of Students and their campaigns.

Within the Institution:

The OCSU lobbies the Okanagan College Board of Governors on an annual basis. While many factors play a role, this Board makes the final decision on whether your tuition rises on an annual basis (within the 2% cap) or stays the same. Your Students' Union works hard every year to keep the pressure on the Board of Governors keep tuition fees from increasing even more. 

Find out more on what your Students' Union is doing at the Institutional Level.

At the Municipal Level:

The Okanagan College Students' Union represents students from a variety of communities throughout the Okanagan-Shuswap regions. We are actively speaking out on public transit, affordable housing, and local issues that affect your life as a student.

At the Provincial Level:

Provincially, the OCSU has a strong ally with the Canadian Federation of Students - BC. Through the CFS, the OCSU participates in a number ongoing campaigns aimed at targetting funding for post-secondary institutions, student loan interest rates, public transit, and student employment. We also meet regularly with the many MLA's throughout the Okanagan-Shuswap to ensure that your voice is brought to the legislature. 

At the Federal Level:

Once again, the OCSU, through the Canadian Federation of Students, is speaking with a strong voice federally. The OCSU has pushed for increased federal student grants, stronger provincial funding models for post-secondary education, and improvements to the Canadian Student Loan Program. The OCSU ensures your voice is heard by meeting regularly with MPs throughout the Okanagan-Shuswap.