A number of the other signatories are CFS locals, such as the Memorial University of Newfoundland Graduate Students’ Union and the University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union, among others. The organization is meant to “act as the official voice of graduate students,” and its membership consists of “full and part-time graduate students enrolled in the School of Graduate Studies,” according to the GSA constitution. The Graduate Students Association represents enrolled students; it does not represent applicants or prospective students.” “I have my UNB student ID and my UNB email account has been activated, so I think I’m technically enrolled as an incoming graduate student,” he said via instant message. This story was updated on July 31, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. to include a response from the UNB Graduate Students Association and additional information.