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: Politics
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...
Gaza death toll surpasses 10,000
By Khaoula Choual , Contributor Gaza’s death toll has surpassed 10,000. According to Gaza’s official media office, more than 12,000 Palestinians have been killed since Oct. 7. However, the official death toll has not...
No More Pipelines Act: Here’s what it means
By Bella Coco, Contributor On Friday, Oct.13, the Supreme Court ruled that the federal government’s impact assessment law (also known as the Impact Assessment Act) for major project approvals is unconstitutional. The ruling brought Alberta a...
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commissioner resigns amid latest scandal
By Matthew Hillier, Staff Writer Heather Kuttai, one of six commissioners in the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, has resigned over a controversial new bill. She is the first commissioner to resign from the post...
U.S. supports Israel in conflict
By Matthew Hillier, Staff Writer U.S. President Joe Biden visited Israel on Oct. 18 to discuss new changes to the humanitarian corridor to Gaza as well as aid to Palestinians in Gaza and on...
Tensions between Canada and India continue
Jazmin Singh Kaur, Contributor | Hardeep Singh Nijjar was a prominent Canadian-Sikh leader in Vancouver. For the Indian government, he was a criminal, but for Sikhs, he was a human rights activist. He moved...
Is the Alberta Sovereignty Act something to worry about as an Albertan?
Mikaela Delos Santos, News Editor United Conservative Party (UCP) leader and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has caused quite a stir after proposing Bill 1: the Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act. The proposed...
Danielle Smith wins riding in Medicine Hat
Aiden Pasychny, Contributor Premier Danielle Smith won her seat in the Brooks- Medicine Hat byelection last Tuesday defeating four opponents with 54 per cent of the riding’s vote. Smith, who took office on Oct....
What Pierre Poilievre’s leadership could mean for Canada
Jed Mabazza, Web Editor Long time Ontario Member of Parliament Pierre Poilievre clinched the top job as the new leader of the federal Conservative Party of Canada on Saturday, Sept. 10. According to CBC...
