Politics
Pierre Poilievre: he’s just not ready
May 22, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Staff Writer There’s still a significant amount of time before the next Canadian federal election in October 2025. However, conversations surrounding the nation’s future leadership have been heating up, specifically since the Conservative Party of Canada elected member of parliament Pierre Poilievre as their party leader in September 2022. With polls showing growing affinity for the Conservatives across the country, the ability of its party leader should be called into question. Next year’s election will have major implications for the future of climate action and 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. Preventing a Conservative majority government should be a priority for…
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Poilievre’s bathroom debate comments dehumanize trans people
March 6, 2024By: Olivia Visser, Copy Editor Content warning: mentions of transphobia, sexual assault, violence, and death. Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) leader and electoral candidate Pierre Poilievre has resonated with reactionary right-wing voters since he first gained popularity in the public…
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The SFSS is a political entity
February 7, 2024By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor On January 3, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) held a Council meeting. At the meeting, an SFSS Councillor said, “We’re a student society, not a political entity.” A student society is inherently a political…
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We haven’t forgotten about Peng Shuai and Brittney Griner
November 13, 2022By: C Icart, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of racism and sexual assault Fifty years after Title IX, a groundbreaking law in the US that “banned sex discrimination in federally funded education programs,” the growth of women’s sports is undeniable.…
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Vancouver city council candidates discuss equity concerns
October 10, 2022By: Pranjali J Mann, News Writer On September 26, SFU Public Square and the department of gender, sexuality and women’s studies hosted a forum for Vancouver city council candidates to discuss issues of equity in the city. The event was…
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Sonia Furstenau meets with SFU350 and SFPIRG
October 6, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Editor SFU350 and the Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG) hosted a meet and greet event with BC’s Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau. The conversation was held in the Student Union Building at the Social…
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Pierre Poilievre represents a concerning shift in Canadian politics
October 1, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Over the years, the world sat and watched in disbelief while those living in the US faced the rise of a far-right president. We experienced firsthand the increasing polarization of the political sphere. Genuine discussion…
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Do we need a “new left” after the Roe ruling?
July 20, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Staff Writer, & C Icart, Peak Associate The end of Roe v. Wade, the latest of a slew of rulings by a far-right US Supreme Court, underlines the need for a concerted, long-term effort by left-wingers to effect…
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Political Corner: Don’t call us taxpayers!
June 28, 2022By Luke Faulks, Opinions Editor How do you describe your priorities as a Canadian voter? From climate change to income inequality, from reconciliation to immigration, we all have a range of issues that animate us. But what’s true for everyone is…
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Debating unreality: Listening to “the other side” is overrated if we can’t agree on a shared reality
June 6, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Staff Writer You’ve heard it before: “Both sides have their issues.” Or even, “Both sides of political discussions deserve to be heard.” Popular media often promotes the value of civility, which mostly involves an empathetic approach towards “the…
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