The 2016 YFS elections are upon us and Excalibur is here to bring you news and notes from the campaign trail. Over the next month, you can expect to be approached by student politicians on campus soliciting your vote. We have organized an accessible, all-in-one elections hub on our website to help you make sense of the various candidates, their campaigns and their promises.
Stories:
2016 YFS Elections Results Summary
Student cash at stake as opposing slates set to clash in next week’s elections
Provincial data reveals dwindling voter turnout as hopeful politicians hit the ground running
York student union nomination period begins, new candidates emerge
What student issues are important to you?
Debates:
Important Dates:
Nomination period: Jan 20 at 10:00 a.m. to Jan 29 at 4:00 p.m.
All-candidates meeting: Jan 29 at 6:00 p.m.
Campaign Period: Feb 1 at 8:00 a.m. to Feb 12 at 4:00 p.m.
Voting Period: Feb 9 at 9:00 a.m. to Feb 12 at 4:00 p.m.
Executive Positions (one for each position):
President
Vice President Operations
Vice President Campaigns and Advocacy
Vice President Equity
Vice President Campus Life
Director Positions (one for each constituency position)
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Director
Faculty of Education Director
Faculty of Environmental Studies Director
School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design Director
Lassonde School of Engineering Director
Faculty of Science Director
Schulich School of Business Director
Faculty of Health Director
College Director Positions:
New College Director
Calumet College Director
Founders College Director
Glendon College Director
McLaughlin College Director
Bethune College Director
Stong College Director
Vanier College Director
Winters College Director
