Candidates running to represent the Vancouver Quadra in the upcoming federal election met last Friday in the Michael Kingsmill Forum to debate their stances on housing affordability, the Canadian healthcare system and the future role of federal public service.
Musqueam executive and First Nations advocate Wade Grant is running for the Liberal party in the Vancouver-Quadra with housing, climate change and mental health support as top priorities.
Vancouver Park Board Commissioner and intellectual property lawyer Tom Digby is running for the Green Party of Canada in the upcoming federal election.
John Ede is running as the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate for Vancouver Quadra on a platform wanting re-examine policies around climate, immigration and protecting free speech.
Alim Fakirani is running as the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for Vancouver Quadra on a platform centring affordability, a sustainable economy and climate policies.
An open letter, signed by over 220 professors from across Canada — as well as the United States, Europe and Australia — is opposing proposed changes to UBC’s draft academic freedom policy, which is on the agenda for the upcoming April 16 Vancouver Senate meeting.
Canada’s federal election is happening on Monday, April 28 and with it just around the corner, here’s what you’ll need to know about how, when and where to vote.
AMS Councillors met last night to conclude the academic year with a presentation from the Interfaculty First-Year Committee, overview upcoming changes to AMS Code and to hear executive remarks.
The AMS third quarterly report showed an increase in net contributions for most businesses and under-budget spendings for its expenditures, including Block Party.
On December 10, 2019, UBC declared a climate emergency and formally recognized the importance of UBC taking a leadership role in combating the crisis. Just over five years later — and with five to go on many promises — The Ubyssey broke down what the university has done to address the climate emergency so far.
