Welcome to the newly revamped GSAÉD website!
Advocacy & Student Initiatives
Campaigns are our heartbeat, and you’re invited to be part of the transformative rhythm. Dive in, engage, and let your voice be the force that shapes a brighter future!
BoG Coalition
The Board of Governors (BoG) makes financial and policy decisions at uOttawa, and the Board of Governors Coalition (BoGC) advocates for lower tuition, increased student representation, and more democratic governance.
Fossil Free uOttawa
Fossil Free uOttawa is a campaign advocating for the University of Ottawa to divest from fossil fuel companies by moving investments away from oil, coal, and gas for ethical and financial reasons. GSAÉD supports this initiative and collaborates with campus partners to promote divestment.
Rethink Childcare
GSAÉD advocates for publicly funded, accessible childcare, increased child care spaces at uOttawa, a universal childcare system in Canada, and the right to breastfeed in safe, accessible spaces.
Public Transportation
We advocate for safer, more accessible transit and infrastructure, including Complete Streets and a more inclusive U-Pass for all students.
Education is a Right
Advocate for fully publicly-funded, accessible, and high-quality post-secondary education by eliminating tuition fees, improving financial assistance, ensuring better learning conditions, and demanding Indigenous education rights.
Liberate Science
GSAÉD supports the Liberate Science campaign to promote publicly accessible research, academic freedom, and fair research funding.
The Hikes Stop Here
Tuition fees in Ontario have surged by 80% since 2006, making them the highest in Canada, while universities increasingly rely on private funding. GSAÉD advocates for universal access to high-quality, publicly funded post-secondary education.