By Luis Armando Diaz Sanchez, December 13 2021—
On Nov. 30, the Students Legislative Council (SLC) at the University of Calgary voted to formally withdraw as a member of the Council of Alberta University Students Executive (CAUS).
All present members … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, June 17 2020—
The Council of Alberta University Students (CAUS) is viewing the delay of performance-based funding as a win.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, CAUS advocated for the implementation of the new funding model to be … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, March 21 2020—
On Wednesday, March 18, the federal and provincial governments announced relief for people with student loans.
Justin Trudeau and the Liberal government announced a series of economic measures that provide up to $27 billion … Read the rest
By Gayathri Peringod, March 2 2020 —
Earlier this month, the Council of Alberta University Students released a white paper on sexual violence on Alberta campuses.
The paper “calls on the Government of Alberta to better track instances of campus … Read the rest
By Gayathri Peringod, November 4 2019—
The University of Calgary is bracing itself for rainy days ahead following the release of the United Conservative Party government’s provincial budget in late October.
In an effort to rebalance the provincial budget, the … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, November 6 2018 —
There are two forms of political currency to spend when exerting influence over what issues are addressed by parties and politicians.
Campaign donations and your vote.
The former has been rightfully tarred as … Read the rest
By Ashar Memon, October 17 2018 —
The University of Calgary Students’ Union approved a resolution to join a municipal advocacy group during a marathon two-hour meeting of the Students’ Legislative Council on Oct. 16.
Announcements by SU executives kicked … Read the rest
By Tina Shaygan, February 20 2018 —
The Students’ Union president and vice-president external are tasked with advocating to all levels of government on behalf of students. Stephanie McLean, minister of Service Alberta and minister of status of women, and … Read the rest
By Jason Herring and Tina Shaygan, November 30 2017 —
Students studying at Alberta’s public universities won’t have to worry about tuition increasing for another year.
Minister of Advanced Education Marlin Schmidt announced on Thursday morning in Edmonton that the … Read the rest
By Tina Shaygan, November 8 2017 —
The Nov. 7 meeting of the Students’ Legislative Council began with a presentation by interim vice-provost teaching and learning Leslie Reid on interface changes coming to D2L called Brightspace. According to the presentation, … Read the rest
