Local politicians gathered at MRU to engage with students
An opportunity to dip your toes in politics, students networked with local politicians— including the mayor.
Tagged: government
Editorial: Trudeau government pressed into new refugee supports
A new announcement of $362M in aid may go against recent government spending.
Denied vote for free contraception, but MRU has you covered
By Julie Patton, News Editor In November 2023, the Alberta government voted against a motion put forward by the NDP to provide free access to prescription contraception. Had the vote gone through, Albertans would receive...
What’s going on with news on Meta and what does it mean for Canadian news?
By Julie Patton, News Editor Canadians are left with questions after being notified by Instagram and Facebook, social media platforms under Meta, that news content will no longer be available on the app. Many...
The continued fight over post-secondary education tuition fees
Julie Patton, Staff Writer Last February, the government of Alberta released the budget highlights for 2023. Included in the said budget was the ministry of advanced education’s plan to make post-secondary education more affordable....
Popular app is blocked from government phones for security reasons
Matthew Hillier, Staff Writer Recently, the government of Canada announced that the popular social media and content-sharing app TikTok will be removed and banned from federal government workers’ phones. This decision was made by...
Alberta government creates a cabinet task force for social issues in Calgary
Mikaela Delos Santos, News Editor The government of Alberta is forming the Calgary Public Safety and Community Response Task Force as a means of tackling homelessness, addictions, mental health and other social issues in...
New AB Premier’s comments provokes reactions
Mikaela Delos Santos, News Editor Danielle Smith was elected as the new Alberta Premier after the United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership elections on Oct. 6 of this year. The former Wildrose leader became the...
Alberta government provides relief for rising fuel and electricity costs
By Mikaela Delos Santos, Web Editor On March. 7, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced plans for helping Albertans with fuel and electricity costs over a livestream. Due to the rising gas and utility costs,...
MRU scrambles amidst new restrictions; shifts to Proof-of-Vax Campus Access
By Katia Maria Gallardo, Contributor Mount Royal University (MRU) is mandating students, staff and faculty to give proof of COVID-19 vaccination records as a way to regulate in-person entry to campus and as part of...
