Shared Perspectives 2026: A Joint Publication on Civic Engagement

As the post-secondary sector navigates a myriad of challenges and uncertainty, five student advocacy organizations have come together to release the annual publication Shared Perspectives: A Joint Publication on Civic Engagement. This year’s edition aims to explore an issue that’s been top of mind for many in recent years: civic engagement. In the last five years, there have been at least one election in every province and two federal elections, with every change bringing new policies that affect the lives of many. Although federal and provincial policies deeply impact students' lives, there has been a growing sentiment that voting and other civic processes feel less impactful. This edition of Shared Perspectives dives into what factors cause this feeling of disenfranchisement. From discussions on structural barriers to civic engagement, to outlining the many ways students mobilize each other to be involved, the contributors provide a glimpse into students' civic engagement nationwide and map a way forward. 

This year, Shared Perspectives includes contributions from: 

• British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS)

• Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA)

• College Student Alliance (CSA)

• Ontario Student Voices (OSV)

• Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) 

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