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.

federal politics

  • By March 30, 2011

    Vote Compass is a quiz of 30 questions and statements about relevant political issues such as defence, economy, environment, government programs, immigration and multiculturalism, moral values, parliamentary reform, Quebec and taxes.

  • Federal election kicks off with talk of coalitions and contempt

    By March 30, 2011

    Even before the official announcement of the election, Stephen Harper had been fear-mongering, dubbing an election “unnecessary” and labeling the possible coalition “reckless.”

  • 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.

  • NDP introduce post-secondary act in Parliament

    By March 17, 2011

    New Democrat MP Niki Ashton is hoping to better streamline federal funding and increase general support for post-secondary education through a private members’ bill, introduced in Parliament last week.

  • Tory attack ads reach a new low

    By February 1, 2011

    The latest Conservative attack ads against Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff are not only a bad smear job, but they also insult our intelligence.

  • Young people won’t care about politics until their concerns are taken seriously

    By December 5, 2010

    Young Canadians are sending a clear message to Canadian politicians: they are tired of the current state of politics. In response, politicians seem to be sending a clear message of their own: they are just plain tired.

  • New federal budget revealed

    By March 10, 2010

    While its title was “Leading the Way on Jobs and Growth,” the Conservatives’ March 4 federal budget offered little for students seeking such prosperity in the near future. Although some funding previously cut was restored, it still adresses students as an afterthought.