It all depends on how good you are with your money (what rate you're willing to have) and the type of rewards you want.
Everyone seems to think the Scotiabank Scene card is great, but I don't understand how one or two movies a year make a card special.
I like RBC Cash Back MasterCard. Full-on interest rate so don't carry a balance, but 1% cashback is pretty nice, and no fee.
I reiterate my earlier point/post....and there's a 'Student specific' list
http://www.moneysense.ca/debt/credit...dit-cards-2013