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Mandatory Bus-it fee passes at AMS Winter Referendum

Written on February 4, 2022. Posted in News.

On Feb. 1 and 2, Queen’s students cast their electronic ballots for the AMS winter referendum. 2,273 students voted out of 19,801 electors eligible, resulting in a voter turnout rate of 11.5 per cent, two per cent higher than the fall referendum. According to AMS Chief Electoral Officer Erica...

E-voting is critical for young voters

Written on November 9, 2018. Posted in Columns.

The recent municipal election on Oct. 22 saw the increased use of online voting platforms in townships across the province—a move as popular as it is necessary. Of Ontario’s 444 municipalities, 194 allowed voters to cast ballots via the internet, with 80 per cent of those municipalities relying solely...

Roundtable: What Wynne means for the youth vote

Written on May 28, 2018. Posted in Opinions.

The Ontario Liberal’s campaign slogan, “care over cuts,” is indicative of the party’s continued commitment to ensuring both access to equal opportunities and affordable living. Incumbent MP Kathleen Wynne—who’s running for a second term this coming June—has delivered many progressive changes since...

Roundtable: What Horwath means for the youth vote

Written on May 28, 2018. Posted in Opinions.

Rising tuition costs and a dicey labour market are significant sources of stress, anxiety and economic insecurity for young people—and especially for students. In 2013-2014, universities in Ontario collected more student fees and received the smallest proportion of provincial support than any other...

Roundtable: What Ford means for the youth vote

Written on May 28, 2018. Posted in Opinions.

As it stands, the Progressive Conservative party is the only official party in Ontario which has reasonably concerned itself with debt reduction and the reduction of structural deficits. With a provincial debt of close to $350 billion, Ontario has become the most indebted sub-national entity on earth—and...

Candidates talk student issues

Written on September 23, 2011. Posted in Features.

John Gerretsen, Liberal Party Kingston and the Islands’ 12-year incumbent John Gerretsen said he’s never seen himself as a full-time politician. “I know what it’s like to earn a living,” Gerretsen, ArtSci ’64, said. He said the Liberals see current tuition fees as too high. Their platform includes...

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Mandatory Bus-it fee passes at AMS Winter Referendum

E-voting is critical for young voters

Roundtable: What Wynne means for the youth vote

Roundtable: What Horwath means for the youth vote

Roundtable: What Ford means for the youth vote

Candidates talk student issues

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