NEWS & POLITICS
Victoria University works to offset $10 million Covid deficit
Updates from the most recent Board of Regents meeting On February 13, the Victoria University Board of Regents held a public meeting in the Wymilwood Lounge. During the meeting, there were presentations covering the President’s Office, Alumni Affairs, a vote on the upcoming ancillary budget, and more. President Rhonda McEwen ...
Understanding Vic’s engagement with civil discourse
Victoria College’s attempts to foster civil discourse have manifested in numerous initiatives and received varying responses Recently, Victoria College has been taking steps to implement civil discourse among students and faculty. This has resulted in multiple events and activities ranging from lunch events to discussion groups. In an interview with ...
McEwen uses AI for policy review
A look into McEwen’s view on AI in academia. During the Board of Regents meeting on February 13, Rhonda McEwen, President of Victoria College, highlighted her prioritisation on policy review. McEwen’s focus is investment management, public statements, building data analytics, and overall development of the campus master plan. So far, ...
Concerns sparked from over six hour VUSAC budget ratification
A discussion with the VUSAC President on concerns from the winter budget meetings The Victoria University Students’ Administrative Council (VUSAC) winter 2025 budget ratification on January 17 and 31 raised student concerns. To better address these questions, The Strand interviewed VUSAC president Juhyung Yun. A notable concern was the time ...
Elections: what’s happening?
Breaking down Canada’s current political climate with Professor Lawrence LeDuc Continuing the discussion on the upcoming federal elections, The Strand recently interviewed Professor Emeritus Lawrence LeDuc, an expert in Canadian elections and voting. Since Trudeau’s resignation as Liberal Party leader amidst election season, uncertainty has shadowed Canada’s political future. This ...
MPP Jessica Bell on housing, transit, and drug policy
An interview with the University-Rosedale representative on top issues facing students and Ontarians Jessica Bell is the MPP for the riding of University-Rosedale, representing its constituents in the Ontario Legislature. She is a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party and is the official Opposition Housing Critic. Ahead of the ...
Changes made to Coburn Award
Criteria for acceptance into the Coburn Fellowship Award eased In a December 2024 meeting, the Victoria University Senate approved amendments to the Coburn Fellowship Award. According to Victoria College, the changes involve expanding criteria for applicants. Previously, applicants were required to be students enrolled in Victoria College and studying fine ...
Elections: a discussion on immigration
A discussion with Professor Joseph Carens on the ethics of immigration As we plunge into 2025, federal elections loom over Canada where immigration is a heated topic of debate in political arenas. Unsettling levels of inflation and unemployment have been pinned on the governing Liberal Party’s laxed immigration policies. Often ...
Victoria College’s Fall 2024 Caucus Report
An overview of Vic’s Fall 2024 Caucus Administrative Reports Registrar Yvette Ali started the caucus with a report on the recent move of their office to the third floor of the Goldring Student Centre. When asked about the impact of recent government policies on international student visas, Ali stated that ...
Vic’s response to restrictions on international students
Canada introduces new immigration measures that impact UofT’s international student community On November 12, Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, made a statement regarding the new measures taken by the federal government to reduce the percentage of temporary residents in Canada from 6.5 percent to 5 percent by 2026. This was ...