CLICK: Should universities cut tuition in the fall?

Online community and resources are more important than ever right now. We aim to keep you up to date on how COVID-19 is impacting our members and community. We are also sharing inspiring news putting people and planet first; these stories will help get us through these times.

HEAD START - What's happening now

If COVID-19 forces classes to remain online, should universities cut tuition?
As Canada continues to work to stem the spread of the virus, it appears as though most learning will remain online. Many students at Canadian universities say they shouldn’t have to pay full tuition if it does.

College made them feel equal. The virus exposed how unequal their lives really are.
When they were all in the same dorms and eating the same dining hall food, the disparities in students’ backgrounds weren’t as clear as they are over video chat.

IT'S UP TO US - Change happens at CSI

There’s something special about hearing someone’s voice. You can hear inflections in their tone, pick up on hesitation, or be swept up in a rush of excitement. Audio adds an extra layer of depth to a message. That’s why Yellowknife artist Aidan McMahon partnered with a few other collaborators to start Through The Wall, an audio penpal project.

CSI SOLUTIONS: Putting people and planet first

Applications for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) open up today! You could be eligible for this taxable benefit if you are a:

Full-time post-secondary student or recent graduate
High school graduate who applied to a post-secondary program
Person receiving their high school equivalency who applied to a post-secondary program

We created a screen-by-screen guide on how to apply for the CESB!

GO FOR IT - Opportunities

Are you looking to grow your entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial competencies to create positive impact and prepare for a fast-changing job market? Join us for our newly updated Online Social Entrepreneurship 101: an 8-week, part-time online program that covers the foundations of social entrepreneurship!

Five full-coverage scholarships are available, thanks to the generosity of our partner, Alterna Savings. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is this Sunday, May 17! Learn more and apply here.

At CSI, we are all about working together to find solutions that put people and planet first. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we feel the need for collaboration and community now, more than ever. CSI is here for you – even from a distance – to help you accelerate your impact.

DREAM JOB ALERT - Work in our network

St. Felix Centre is a non-profit community centre located in downtown Toronto. They provide compassionate service in a safe, welcoming and respectful environment inclusive of all religions, genders, cultures, and abilities.

They're hiring a Social Media Coordinator, who will develop original content and suggest creative ways to strengthen their relationship with current supporters, attract new audiences, and grow St. Felix Centre's profile.

SOCIAL CLOSENESS - Being connected while being apart

A street in Toronto did a flash mob fundraiser for a great cause

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