President’s Letters & News
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Letter two – To Minister Miller – October 28th 2024
The Atmospheric River approaching Canadian Colleges: a response to Minister Miller's changes to international student visas and work permits Dear Minister Miller, We are in a perfect storm in the post-secondary system due to a confluence of factors. Due to...
Federal cuts to international student visas
October 7, 2024 The Honourable Marc Miller, P.C., M.P. Minister of Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Dear Minister: On behalf of the Vancouver Community College Faculty Association (VCCFA), I write in opposition...
Summer message to faculty from the VCCFA President
National Indigenous People’s Day Tomorrow marks National Indigenous People’s Day, a day to honour the history, resilience, and culture of Indigenous People. On this day, I renew my commitment to learning and growing in my understanding of Indigenous ways and culture,...
Annual Union Sisters Lunch 2024
Former VCCFA President, Karen Shortt, Taryn Thomson, former VCCFA Chief Steward, Ingrid Kolsteren, former VCCFA VP and bargainer, Brenda Appleton, former VCCFA lead bargainer, Maggi Trebble, and former VCCFA President, Lizz Lindsay.
June 2024 Report to the general meeting
Year in Review: • In the fall, our VCCFA Executive made the decision to give notice to leave FPSE. We then engaged in 5 months of conversations with members, leading to a vote March 20th. 76% of the membership voted to leave FPSE. • Audrey ( our office manager of many...
Open Letter-Our Vision for a Post-Secondary Education System
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 – signatories updated February 21, 2024 Honourable David Eby, K.C. Parliament Buildings Victoria, BC V8V 1X4 We Can Do Better for Students: Our Vision for a Post-Secondary Education System that Delivers for Students and Communities in BC...