As many of you know, relations between Canada and the United States have rapidly deteriorated. This has resulted in threats of tariffs, talks of annexation, and a general feeling of anxiety and uncertainty. Unfortunately, Alberta—and Calgary in particular—is on of the more vulnerable areas in Canada to any protracted trade war: oil and gas exports to the United States are …
The University of Calgary Graduate Students’ Association (UCGSA) has signed onto an open letter, with our counterparts and allies throughout the province, outlining our deep concerns about the state of post-secondary education in Alberta. Click here to read the full open letter The open letter highlights a number of stark facts. For instance, Alberta was the third most educated province …
From November 25th to 29th, the University of Calgary Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) participated in CASA Advocacy Week in Ottawa. This key event brought together student representatives from across Canada to directly engage with policymakers on issues that impact graduate students. VP-External Hunter Yaworski, VP-Academic Alexandria Poppendorf, and Advocacy Advisor Andrew Kemle worked tirelessly to advocate for policies that affect …
The University of Calgary Graduate Students’ Association (UCGSA) took a decisive step to ensure that graduate students are heard in shaping Alberta’s post-secondary system. In an open letter addressed to Dr. Jack Mintz, we formally requested the inclusion of a graduate student representative on the expert review panel he chairs. Dr. Mintz, a renowned economist and President’s Fellow at the …
The Standing Committee on Science and Research (SRSR) plays a crucial role in overseeing federal scientific activity, including the work of the Tri-Council granting agencies. As part of its current project, the committee is investigating the Capstone research organization outlined in Budget 2024. On October 29th, 2024, the University of Calgary Graduate Students’ Association (UCGSA) submitted a brief to SRSR …
The Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) is committed to advocating for the needs of graduate students at UCalgary during the annual Tuition and Fees Consultation Committee (TFCC) meetings. The GSA ensures that graduate student voices shape this year’s tuition and fee decisions. Alongside the Students’ Union (SU), we have brought forward students’ concerns and ideas to the Provost’s team, drawing from …
CALGARY —The University of Calgary Graduate Students’ Association (UCGSA) is disappointed by the federal government’s continued demonization of international students. UCGSA is also additionally criticizing the government’s short-sighted attack on Canada’s innovation ecosystem by including graduate students in their new rules. “This is Minister [of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Marc] Miller’s second attempt at blaming international students for the housing …
Last month, Minister of Immigration Marc Miller announced changes to study and work permits for international students. Many of these changes have impacts on graduate students and potentially their families. We recognize that these policies are progressing and potentially subject to change. We’ve compiled a fact-sheet explaining the changes, their expected impact, and the GSA’s ongoing responses as of the …
The University of Calgary Graduate Students’ Association, University of Calgary Students’ Union, and Students’ Association of Mount Royal University jointly created this budget submission as part of the provincial budgetary cycle. Highlights include increasing the operating grants of Albertan institutions, reversing cuts to non-repayable student financial aid, addressing student housing insecurity, and instituting a graduate student funding stream. The GSA, …
