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Land Acknowledgment
We acknowledge that the activities of UVSS Elections take place on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen peoples, the Songhees, and Esquimalt First Nations communities. We recognize the historical and ongoing impact of land dispossession on Indigenous peoples’ safety, culture, and rights.
Nominations for Board of Directors positions still open!
/in 2025, Elections and ReferendaNominations are still on going for Board of Directors positions. Thinking about running, but unsure what the advantages are? It is an experience like no other while you’re in university. You get what you put in! You will learn soft skills that are transferrable to any industry you want to get into. These are paid […]
Nominations Are Open for the 2025 General Elections
/in 2025, Elections and ReferendaNominations for the 2025 General Elections are officially open. Interested in running for any of the available positions on the UVSS Board of Directors? You may submit your nomination form via two ways: For convenience, we encourage and recommend prospective candidates and referendum proponents/opponents to use the online Nomination Form. Note that you will need […]
Call for Nominations: 2025 General Elections
/in 2025, Elections and ReferendaElection season is upon us! Interested in running? Please visit the Election Timeline page for the critical dates. The Elections Team is getting ready for the opening of the nomination period. Please stay tuned for an updated version of the Candidate Handbook!
Appeal Decision from Arbitrator
/in Elections and ReferendaFollowing a second appeal, the arbitrator upheld the chief electoral officer’s decision to disqualify Artem Kuklev. The arbitrator’s decision is final. Further information regarding this decision can be found here: UVSS Elections 2024 – Appeal Decision from Arbitrator
Appeal Decision from Elections Adjudicator
/in Elections and ReferendaFollowing careful consideration, the elections adjudicator has affirmed the chief electoral officer’s decision to disqualify Artem Kuklev. Despite the appeal, the original disqualification remains in effect. Further information regarding this decision can be found here: Decision_ UVSS Complaint Appeal – Artem Kuklev
Spring 2024 Results
/in Elections and ReferendaUVSS Spring election and referenda results are in! Referenda Results: University of Victoria Students’ Society Fee Change: Passed – 58.4% Students of Colour Collective Fee Change: Passed – 61.9% University of Victoria Sustainability Project Fee Change: Passed – 66.9% Gender Empowerment Centre Fee Change: Passed – 59.4% Lead Directors: Director of Finance and Operations: Khushi […]
Candidate disqualification
/in Elections and ReferendaUVSS director of events candidate Artem Kuvlev has been disqualified for alleged harassment, interference, and repeated and willful infractions, all classified as major infractions under UVSS electoral policy 8.3(a)(i; iv; and vi). He and his registered campaign manager have one business day to appeal the decision. The full text of the decision can be found […]
Director-at-Large Update
/in Elections and Referenda