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Western nations extend symbolic gesture of recognition to Palestinians

News and Politics, Volume 68, Volume 68 Issue 3 / By

Deviation from US stance still reinforces Western-centrism In late September, Canada joined a host of European and North American nations in announcing their decision to recognise Palestine as a sovereign nation. In an effort led by French President Emmanuel Macron, these countries reiterated their support for a two-state solution and underlined the need to take […]

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$5 meals pilot project launches at Ned’s Café

News and Politics, Volume 68, Volume 68 Issue 2 / By

Vic’s efforts at tackling food affordability Ned’s Café has kicked off the academic year by introducing meals for $5.50 as part of a collaboration with VUSAC to increase food affordability at Victoria College. These meals include Grab’ n Go packaged entrées as well as warm snacks such as samosas, empanadas, and Jamaican patties from 11

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The Bill 33 backlash and Ontario’s flawed post-secondary education policy

News and Politics, Volume 68, Volume 68 Issue 2 / By

Proposed increase in government oversight neglects underfunding concerns Ontario’s Bill 33, the Supporting Children and Students Act, has faced widespread opposition by numerous student associations in recent months. The wide-ranging impacts of the Bill include amendments to four acts and the expansion of government control over educational institutions and organizations pertaining to children and youth. 

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Canada’s responses to Trump’s tariffs

News and Politics, Volume 68, Volume 68 Issue 1 / By

Patriotism, dependence, and next steps Following the unmet August 1 target to reach a trade deal, the United States has increased import tariffs to 35% on Canadian goods not falling under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). While USMCA can theoretically cover 85% of exports, it presently only applies to 50% of Canadian goods entering the

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Air Canada strike continues despite government orders

News and Politics, Volume 68, Volume 68 Issue 1 / By

CUPE is defying Ottawa’s attempt to impose binding arbitration On August 16, the Air Canada Component of CUPE walked out after over 8 months of negotiating with the airline. The union is demanding better wages to keep up with inflation and fighting against uncompensated labour, as the flight attendants are not paid for their work

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Victoria University works to offset $10 million Covid deficit

News and Politics, Volume 67, Volume 67 Issue 7 / By

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 started her presentation to the

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Understanding Vic’s engagement with civil discourse

News and Politics, Volume 67, Volume 67 Issue 7 / By

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 The Strand on November 4,

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McEwen uses AI for policy review

News and Politics, Volume 67, Volume 67 Issue 7 / By

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, she has standardised 36 policy

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