The representative plaintiffs, acting on behalf of the entire 'class' of students outlined in this document have taken a very important and courageous step in deciding to come forward with this lawsuit.
The Canadian Federation of Students is lending its support and endorsement to this action precisely because this lawsuit stands to benefit all students who are or have been wronged by the government's current practice of allowing public community colleges to charge illegal ancillary fees.
This lawsuit seeks legal redress from the courts that will defend the rights of students against arbitrary financial barriers to post-secondary education. Positive public response to this legal action is crucial in generating public pressure to convince the government of Ontario to adequately fund post-secondary education in order to improve affordability and quality.