KFA Campaign: Protect Education, Protect Communities

Dear Colleagues,

As part of the ongoing effort to defend faculty jobs, the KFA is launching the campaign Protect Education, Protect Communities. Together, we are asking Federal MPs to take immediate action to fix the system before it does more damage. This campaign will run until July 18th, with another push in August, and a final push in September.

We are at a critical moment for our students, our programs, our communities, and our jobs.

The challenge is no longer the establishment of international student caps but rather Federal policy failures. These failures—especially at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)—have caused a dramatic drop in international student enrolment at KPU. This isn’t just about immigration. It’s already impacting course offerings, program viability, KPU culture, faculty workload, and long-term financial sustainability. Should layoffs occur in September, we want to create the highest possibility for recall for any faculty member who experiences a layoff.

That’s why we’re launching the KFA campaign: Protect Education, Protect Communities.

STEP 1: Find Your MP

Use this link to look up your federal Member of Parliament (MP) by postal code:

https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/search

STEP 2: Write Your MP

Send them a short, personalized email.

We’ve attached a draft template for you to use if you wish — just add a few details about yourself, your students, or your department. The more personalized the letter, the better.

Key message: IRCC’s processing delays and rejections are harming our students, our program offerings, and our faculty. We need MPs to act now.

STEP 3: Send Email + CC the KFA

Send your message to your MP and cc: president@yourkfa.ca so we can track participation and follow up.

Note: while I am away on vacation at the moment, I will follow up as I can to address any questions about this campaign.

In Solidarity,

Mark Diotte

President, Kwantlen Faculty Association

Protect Education Protect Communities Further Context behind the Asks