This week, student unions from four universities in Nova Scotia are holding a student strike called by the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) focused on tuition affordability and divestment from weapons manufacturers. CFS Nova Scotia chapter Chairperson Alexina St Pierre-Farrow told CityNews that students want their tuition to be standardized and reduced by 20%. “The hope is that, by uniting to strike even for one week, students in Nova Scotia can set a precedent for more sustained actions in the future,” said St Pierre-Farrow. The student unions from Acadia University, NSCAD University, and University of King’s College are taking part in the CFS strike, while Dalhousie University’s student union is holding an independent strike this week.
