THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
By The Sheaf March 9, 2010
Governor General Michaëlle Jean’s March 3 Speech from the Throne left many questions unanswered. University of Saskatchewan political studies professor David McGrane says this is generally the way such speeches are structured.
By The Sheaf March 4, 2010
Employment growth ”” including more support for youth seeking jobs ”” was one of the top priorities in the Conservative government’s 2010 budget released on March 4.
By The Sheaf February 22, 2010
Since coming to office, the Stephen Harper Conservatives have sought to break with Canada’s consensus stance on the Middle East, developed since the birth of Israel 60 years ago and held to by governments of both conservative and liberal stripes over the years.
By The Sheaf September 10, 2009
Students’ apathy toward Canadian politics was not mollified by the announcement that the Liberal Party of Canada will seek a fall election.
Michael Ignatieff, the party’s leader, said recently that the current government’s “time is up” and claims that he intends to force a non-confidence vote in Parliament as soon as possible.
If a fall federal election does occur it will be the fourth in five years.
By Ishmael N. Daro September 10, 2009
After years of minority governments, people have gotten used to constant talk of elections. But whether or not Canadians go to the polls this fall, the recently formed Pirate Party of Canada is vying for voters’ attention.
“A lot of people hear ”˜Pirate Party’ and assume that it’s all about ”˜get your content for free,’ ” said Tim Fretz, a graduate student in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Saskatchewan.