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a photo of the door to the Centre for Accessible Learning at SFU’s Burnaby campus.
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Re: SFU’s Centre for Accessible Learning is not accessible

Niveja Assalaarachchi January 12, 2026

In 2021, The Peak featured an article detailing an SFU student’s attempt to get accommodations at the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL). The author recounted their experience facing a significant mental health condition and not having enough documentation to register for accommodations. The CAL advisor recommended they withdraw from all classes. The student concluded that they didn’t feel the accommodation process truly helped students at SFU.  Since that time, the process of applying for accommodations has not improved — sadly, even those who have been approved for CAL must navigate consistent systematic demands to receive required accommodations. It is clear…

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Green party leader, Elizabeth May fearfully standing, surrounded by unidentifiable MPs looming around her. There are few bags of money that sit on a table in the forefront of the illustration.
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The elbows up cult is ruining cooperation in Parliament

Mason Mattu January 5, 2026

In a minority government, cooperation with other parties is essential to ensure stability and unnecessary elections. Budget votes are where this cooperation becomes non-negotiable, as they are confidence votes. Which means if a majority of members of Parliament do not…

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