AMS Council

June 12 newsColin Angell with Photos by Sidney Shaw

Council caps number of clubs, presents executive goals in June AMS meeting

AMS Council convened in the Michael Kingsmill Forum on June 11, hearing annual executive goals and placing a limit on the number of AMS chartered clubs. Read More.

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June 3 opinionQuyen Schroeder with Illustrations by Ayla Cilliers

Point of Inquiry: A student union is a bold promise — how can the AMS live up to it?

Despite our union’s near ubiquity in our lives, nearly five out of six eligible voters did not participate in this year’s AMS elections. But the AMS is a gift from previous generations — and despite its flaws, it remains well-positioned to be a force for social and institutional change, writes AMS Columnist Quyen Schroeder.

May 12 newsColin Angell and Aisha Chaudhry

AMS sued by removed VP AUA for wrongful termination

Previously removed VP academic and university affairs (AUA) Drédyn Fontana is suing the AMS for wrongful termination and aggravated damages. Read More.

April 29 newsColin Angell

2024/25 AMS Council concludes with code changes, next year's budget

AMS council met on April 26 for its final meeting of the term to vote on previously deliberated changes to AMS policies and next year's preliminary budget.

April 11 newsColin Angell

AMS Council discusses code changes, hears executive remarks

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.

March 28 newsIsabella Ma

AMS Council approves interim VP student life, health and dental fee increase

On March 26, AMS Council met to discuss AMS elections, appoint an interim VP student life, approve an AMS/GSS Health & Dental coverage increase and talk early voting options for the upcoming federal election.

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March 25 newsAnnaliese Gumboc

AMS to unveil emergency alert system

During a March 12 meeting of AMS Council, AMS Managing Director Justin Lieu revealed plans for an AMS emergency alert system.

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March 14 newsIsabella Ma

AMS Council discusses sustainability goals, Q3 budget report and Nest safety

Last night, AMS councillors met to discuss sustainability goals, the quarter three budget report and the preliminary rollout of an AMS emergency alert system.

February 28 newsIshan Choudhury

AMS Council discusses budget reforecast, hears Ombuds Report

AMS Council met on February 27 to discuss the budget reforecast, the Ombuds Report and approve a revision to a referendum question.

February 14 newsAisha Chaudhry with Illustrations by Ayla Cilliers

‘I’m not the first victim’: Removed VP AUA calls out toxic culture, plans to sue AMS for wrongful termination

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February 13 newsBernice Wong

AMS Council approves four referenda items

AMS Council met on February 12 to approve four referenda questions which students will be voting on in the upcoming AMS elections.

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February 10 newsJungJoo Kim

AMS secures additional $250k for undergraduate research

The AMS has secured an additional funding of $250,000 for undergraduate research to be be distributed across the faculties of Arts, Science and Land and Food Systems (LFS).

February 7 newsHimanaya Bajaj

Council announces resignation of VP external and VP finance, discuss proposed referendum items

On Wednesday night, AMS Council met to announce the resignation of the VP Finance Gavin Fung-Quon and VP External Ayesha Irfan, adjust the AMS election timeline and discuss referendum items for the upcoming AMS elections.

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December 5 newsHimanaya Bajaj

Council announces VP external reprimand and leave of absence, approves Indigenous Constituency constitution

On Wednesday, AMS Council met to announce VP External Ayesha Irfan’s leave of absence, pass a reprimand motion for Irfan violating AMS bylaws and to approve the Indigenous Student Society constitution.

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November 27 newsAisha Chaudhry

Midterm review: VP academic & university affairs portfolio

This year's VP academic & university affairs (AUA) midterm review looks a little different. Unlike previous years where The Ubyssey has interviewed the VP AUA to discuss their progress, this year we were unable to interview the VP AUA due to turn over.