Reading Time: 4 minutes“The ombudsperson should be reviewing systemic issues within the organization, and for the two years we had that ombudsperson, that’s not what was happening at all,” Lebel said.
UOSU
Reading Time: 8 minutesFollowing electoral troubles, the operations and student life commissioner roles have officially been filled. The externalization of election results is not standard practice for GAs and raises concerns about the new normal in student governance.
Reading Time: 3 minutes“Accurate language testing did not take place due to several technical errors, and thus the CEO is responsible to organize adequate bilingualism testing if it did not take place,” argued candidate Carly Huber in her appeal to the ElectionCommittee.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe WGA provides an opportunity for students to make their voices heard, better understand what UOSU is up to, and weigh in on possible motions.
Reading Time: 3 minutes “We invite anyone that wishes to put matters before the Board and the membership at general assemblies to work with us in good faith so that we can ensure all voices are heard,” per UOSU president Jack Coen.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis year, the union ended with a $15 million cash balance and $276,000 deficit. The audit revealed discrepancies in financial management that led to the deficits, including overspending on 101 Week in 2024 and unrecognized restricted levies.
Reading Time: 2 minutes “If someone needs a walk to be safe to get home from campus safe, there isn’t enough money in the world for that.”
Reading Time: 4 minutes“I’m a full-time student. I have my proof of enrollment. I have this line on my statement of account, and I’ve been [working] at UOSU for two years … for me, I am a member”
Reading Time: 3 minutesDebate highlights and key information for voters
Reading Time: 7 minutesStudents steeled themselves with hot drinks and muffins in-hand to prepare for the indeterminately long day of executive updates, question period, approval of the general election results, constitutional amendments, and three student-submitted motions.
Reading Time: 6 minutesUOSU has completed its first report on what will be an ongoing investigation of the Muslim, Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) student experience on the U of O campus.
Reading Time: 4 minutesUOSU general elections saw their highest turnout in five years as U of O students elected Jack Coen to be the union’s new president.
Reading Time: 4 minutesA contested presidential race, two disqualified candidates, and referendum questions proposing new fees highlight the 2025 general election.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn this first instalment of UOttaKnow, the Fulcrum explores the University of Ottawa Students Union (UOSU) and how undergraduate students can access its services or get involved.
Reading Time: 12 minutesUOSU hosted their Autumn General Assembly on Sunday. Here are the highlights from each contentious debate.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe UOSU’s Autumn General Assembly will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday morning — but just how long will the meeting be? Unfortunately, that’s anyone’s guess! Fortunately, we do know the agenda items that will be debated upon.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) invites all undergraduate students to participate in the Autumn General Assembly on Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. in the Alumni Auditorium (UCU Basement).
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe University of Ottawa Students’ Union by-elections began Oct. 8. After a two day extension, voting concluded Monday night with record turnout for a by-election.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUndergraduate students can vote in person or online until Oct. 12.
Reading Time: 3 minutesUOSU shares tips on safe partying during Panda weekend and student rights with police interactions on Instagram and campus in leadup to Panda Game.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a decision announced Friday afternoon, graduate students will no longer be able to utilize UOSU’s food bank or submit new cases to the Student Right’s Centre effective immediately due to the lack of a funding agreement between UOSU and GSAED.
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe University of Ottawa Students Union has responded to budget cuts by closing Foot Patrol, the Multifaith Centre, the Peer Help Centre, and the Bilingualism Centre.
Reading Time: 3 minutes2,482 undergraduate students voted in the elections; a turnout rate of 6.74 per cent. This is notably a point lower than the turnout for the most recent by-election which had 2,999 ballots cast for a 7.7 per cent turn out — the highest by-election turnout in UOSU’s brief history.
Reading Time: 30 minutesThe Fulcrum spoke with the seven candidates for the five FSS seats on UOSU’s BOD.
Reading Time: 17 minutesOn Feb 14 the Fulcrum interviewed current UOSU president Delphine Robitaille about her campaign for a second term as president.
