Forcing indigenous issues to the federal forefront
On Sept. 26 the National Post published a letter about the lack of indigenous issues at the forefront of federal election platforms, denouncing the silence from…
Features
Get out the youth vote
One political advocacy group has sought creative ways to combat political apathy and boost electoral participation among youth. In the 2011 federal election, voter turnout…
Point/Counterpoint: To vote or not to vote
Point: You should vote You should vote. Often when people tell you that, they argue it’s a sacred responsibility and the best way for you…
Conservative candidate dips out of U of M debate
Given the Conservatives’ track record of skipping public debates, not many people were shocked when Gordon Giesbrecht, Conservative candidate for the Winnipeg South riding and…
‘Old stock Canadian’ defends against coded racism
There is nothing inherently wrong with the phrase “old stock Canadian” used by federal Conservative leader Stephen Harper in the recent leaders’ debate to defend…
The aesthetics of voting
Do you know who you’re voting for come Oct. 19? I have an idea, albeit a vague one. I’m leaning toward the NDP and Thomas…
Mr. Martin goes to Ottawa
On Sept. 16 the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ hosted an election forum featuring candidates in the Winnipeg Centre riding. The forum garnered attention in the media…
Federal parties competent contenders for power – but also deeply flawed
The narrative perpetuated by political observers throughout this long election campaign has been that Canadian voters are looking for a change – that the winner…
University 101
This feature edition of the Manitoban serves as a survival guide for new and returning students at the University of Manitoba. To alleviate anxieties and…
Library tips
If you’re a new student, you’re probably overwhelmed by all the fees you’ve just paid. Your tuition is by far the largest of these, but…