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As the second wave hits, end of CERB sends wrong message

Written on September 29, 2020. Posted in Editorials.

With CERB payments set to end this upcoming Sunday, people in need of financial assistance as a result of the ongoing pandemic are feeling rightfully anxious. Most who collected these payments will be rolled into EI, but some will inevitably fall through the cracks—a reality the government must address. Public...

Statistics Canada releases survey about impact of COVID-19 on post-secondary students

Written on May 16, 2020. Posted in News.

A recent Statistics Canada survey has confirmed students are worried about their studies, financial situations, and jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Between April 19 and May 1, more than 100,000 post-secondary students across Canada participated in the survey to share how they’d been impacted...

Spreading vaping-related illness chokes up young people’s futures

Written on September 24, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

The recent outbreak of respiratory illnesses borne from what’s known as the “vaping crisis” has health officials concerned about the dangers of nicotine and cannabis vaporizers. Still, not enough is being done to keep the potentially life-threatening products out of young Canadians’ hands. Several...

Report on gender-based violence at post-secondary institutions released

Written on September 17, 2019. Posted in News.

After consulting more than 300 participants representing over 60 post-secondary institutions, a report about gender-based violence on post-secondary campuses was released last week by a team of experts across Canada. From January to May this year, Possibility Seeds Consulting, a Canadian project management...

Canadian government should tax a sweet tooth

Written on November 29, 2018. Posted in Editorials.

Sugar taxes aren’t about punishment—they nudge people toward less sugary alternatives. Growing up, I saw firsthand the impact a refined sugar tax would have had on my nutritional choices. Obese and at risk of becoming a Type 2 diabetic, I spent most of my allowance on candy, binging for days. If...

Don’t give up on print media just yet

Written on November 29, 2018. Posted in Editorials.

Diminishing print success has made traditional media outlets across Canada vulnerable, and the federal government has taken note. On Nov. 21, Ottawa announced a new plan to financially support Canadian journalism in its transition across outlets to digital business models. The measures will...

Looking beyond the addiction

Written on November 23, 2018. Posted in Opinions.

Drug addiction needs to be treated as a public health issue—not a crime. Drug users are people too, but that’s rarely reflected in their treatment. This stigma surrounding substance abuse in Canada is the result of laws that place retribution ahead of rehabilitation. Alternatively, if the federal...

Federal budget alters funding to post-secondary institutions

Written on March 24, 2016. Posted in News.

The new federal budget will bring significant changes for post-secondary students in the 2016-17 academic year. The 2016 budget dedicates a total of $2 billion to be invested in colleges and universities over the next three years through the Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund. Finance...

AMS to lobby federal government

Written on March 17, 2016. Posted in News.

After consulting with other universities, the AMS executive will head to Ottawa at the end of this month to lobby the federal government on student issues. The AMS, along with other student governments, will be lobbying Members of Parliament and other government officials on international student...

Bill breaches basic rights

Written on February 4, 2015. Posted in Opinions.

Two contributors discuss their concerns with Bill C-51, proposed by Stephen Harper’s Conservative government. The Bill was released to the public on Jan. 30, aiming to increase the jurisdiction of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and giving the federal government the ability to remove...

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As the second wave hits, end of CERB sends wrong message

Statistics Canada releases survey about impact of COVID-19 on post-secondary students

Spreading vaping-related illness chokes up young people’s futures

Report on gender-based violence at post-secondary institutions released

Canadian government should tax a sweet tooth

Don’t give up on print media just yet

Looking beyond the addiction

Federal budget alters funding to post-secondary institutions

AMS to lobby federal government

Bill breaches basic rights

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