Clubs & Associations Referendum 2026

Your voice, your decision.

“Do you support a $5 per-semester Clubs and Associations Fee, beginning in Summer Semester 2027, with annual adjustments limited to the Consumer Price Index (CPI)*, to support the sustainable funding, operation, and development of student Clubs and Associations at UFV?”

Why the introduction of this new fee?

In January 2023, SUS passed an ordinary resolution to establish and support the Clubs & Associations program, including transferring $300,000 from the Health & Dental Reserve Surplus to fund its operations. That funding was intended to provide the initial financial foundation for the program and is now nearing the end of its capacity.
The referendum is therefore an important step in securing a sustainable source of funding so that club operations, support and funding can continue into the future. More specific referendum details will be publicly announced within the next coming weeks.

Q & A Events

Q&A Tabling
15 September | 11:30AM - 2PM
Abbotsford campus - Building S

SUB Atrium

Q&A Tabling
17 September | 11:30AM - 2PM
CEP campus - Building A

East Atrium (H1300)

Q&A Tabling
24 September | 2:30PM - 6PM
Abbotsford campus - Building S

SUB Atrium

If approved, the Clubs & Association Fee will be adjusted each year based on the official Canadian Consumer Price Index published by Statistics Canada.  The CPI rate used will be the most recent published national CPI available prior to March 1 of each year.

CPI Indexing means:

  • The fee may increase in line with inflation.

  • The adjustment will be applied once per academic year.

  • The adjusted fee will take effect in the Fall semester.

  • Any fee adjustments will not exceed the published CPI rate.

Example: If the annual CPI rate published in January is 1%, the fee would increase by 1% the following academic year.  If CPI is 0%, there would be no increase.

What is CPI Indexing?

Voting

From October 14th - 17th, a special ballot will be sent to your UFV student email. Make sure to vote for the changes you wish to see.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A referendum is a vote where all SUS members (students who are enrolled and have paid SUS fees) get to decide directly on a specific question that affects student life. It is allows SUS members vote yes or no on a clearly worded proposal rather than leaving the decision to representatives.

  • A referendum matters because it gives students real decision making power. Instead of just hoping that someone speaks on our behalf, we get to vote on issues that impact our fees, services, student spaces, resources, or the way our student union operates.

    Referendums also make sure important changes have proper support. SUS only acts on a referendum if at least five percent of students vote and if the majority approves the change. This protects the integrity of the process and makes sure the result reflects meaningful student involvement.

  • Stay informed

    You can learn about upcoming referendums by watching for SUS posters, website updates, and press releases. These are shared at least thirty days before voting starts, and they give you a chance to understand what the question is about. SUS also hosts question and answer sessions on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses where you can talk directly with the referendum organizers.

    Vote during the polling period

    Voting is online, which makes it easy for all students to participate. The poll stays open for at least seventy two hours over at least four business days, so students have time to read up on the issue and submit their vote. Every SUS member gets one vote.