Canadian Alliance of Student Associations

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. Dedicate 35 million of the existing funding commitment for student and Indigenous housing under Build Canada Homes towards the construction of student residences by post-secondary institutions

   April 22, 2026 · Braedon Clark · Liberal · Aboriginal Affairs; Budget; Housing; Education

2. The Canada Student Financial Assistance Program, with respect to ensuring the weekly loan limit rises with the needs of students by increasing the weekly loan limit amount from $210 to $300.

   March 24, 2026 · Anna Gainey · Liberal · Budget; Education

3. Canada Student Grants Program with respect to increasing per-student, need-based funding provided by the program

   March 10, 2026 · Greg McLean · Conservative · Budget; Education

4. Contracts for federal infrastructure construction and maintenance contracts ensure hours worked on federal projects are worked by apprentices. Also establish that apprenticeship hours requirement for recipients of grants and contributions for federal housing programs such as the Affordable Housing Fund, Apartment Construction Loan Program, and Federal Lands Initiative.

   January 8, 2026 · Marilyn Gladu · Liberal · Employment and Training; Government Procurement; Immigration; Infrastructure; Budget

5. Investment in the Student Work Placement Program to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities for students in small and medium enterprises.

   September 15, 2025 · Garnett Genuis · Conservative · Employment and Training; Budget; Economic Development; Education

Full meeting log

19 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.