THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

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  • By November 4, 2019

    While consultation to shape the program is ongoing, the funding aims to help underrepresented students go abroad.

  • Government loses personal information of 583,000 students in Canada Student Loans Program

    By January 19, 2013

    A division of the Canadian federal government has lost a hard drive containing the personal information of 583,000 clients of the Canada Student Loans Program.

  • Bill C-45 and Idle No More: outlining the connections

    By January 2, 2013

    While many of the movement’s supporters don’t want to restrict Idle No More’s message to Canadian lands, the bulk of the dissent is centred upon the federal government’s omnibus Bill C-45.

  • Trans rights bill continues through Parliament, could be passed before the end of the year

    By December 3, 2012

    A bill that would provide additional legal protections for trans people is almost ready for its third reading. Although a rarity for opposition bills, C-279 has gathered support among all political parties, advocating for the inclusion of “gender expression” and “gender identity” in the Human Rights Act and under the hate crimes section of the Criminal Code.

  • Learning your ABC’s: Addressing Bullying in Canada

    By December 1, 2012

    We are all the answer to the bullying problem. If you have the drive to make someone feel bad about him or herself through manipulation, physical or emotional abuse, or blackmail, ask yourself, “Why?” Stop bullying when you see it and encourage others to do the same.

  • Ottawa cuts in-study interest on federal loans for part-time students

    By January 21, 2012

    Part-time students will now be treated like their full-time counterparts when it comes to student loans.

    In December, the federal government announced that people with part-time student loans will no longer accrue interest on their loans until after their studies have been completed, bringing the program in line with the full-time loan program.

  • Opposition parties, stakeholders say ‘no’ to federal budget

    By March 24, 2011

    Within hours of Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s unveiling of the 2011 federal budget, opposition and lobby group leaders alike made it clear they were not in a position to support the government’s financial proposals.

  • Federal budget brings breaks for part-time students

    By March 24, 2011

    Education and training were of particular importance in the 2011 federal budget, entitled “A Low-Tax Plan for Jobs and Growth,” unveiled March 22.