Let’s abolish the Senate already
Canada is technically a constitutional monarchy, but the king is more like a figurehead, and really, is not that important in the grand scheme of…
federal election
Annamie Paul stepping down as Green leader
Following disappointing election results and months of infighting over the Israel-Palestine conflict, Annamie Paul announced last week that she is stepping down as leader of the federal Green Party of Canada (GPC).
Wexit movement represents failure of status quo politics
The sudden surge of support for Wexit, an exit of Alberta and Saskatchewan from Canada, after the federal election on Oct. 21 has been notable.
Why voting in Canada’s federal elections is unthinkable
On Oct. 21 millions of Canadians headed to the polls to vote in the 43rd federal election, while millions justifiably did not.
Mental health discussion deserved a more prominent position in Canada’s election
Canada needed more reassurance that the governing party following Monday’s election would fulfill the nation’s need for better mental health infrastructure.
It’s time for Canada to make election day a holiday
Progressive leaders like Elizabeth May and Jagmeet Singh must demand the change that will positively affect the working-class they represent
Conservative campus free speech pledge criticized by faculty reps
A Conservative campaign pledge that would have attached federal grants to Canadian universities to a commitment to free speech is little more than an ideological…
Student union urges students to go to the polls
UMSU had a simple message for students this federal election cycle — get out and vote. Part of a larger effort led by the Canadian…
Federal election inspires hope, concern on campus
Canada woke up to the same prime minister but a new parliament Tuesday, with Justin Trudeau holding his position as leader despite losing the popular…
Climate debate fails to draw fault lines
Terry Duguid, federal Liberal candidate for Winnipeg South, encapsulated Thursday’s UMSU-hosted climate debate perfectly during one of his answers: “Well I find myself, as usual, agreeing with most of what my colleagues said.”