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‼️ FACT CHECK ‼️
Are Alberta universities overfunded compared to the rest of Canada? Let's take a deeper dive (1/10).
#cdnpse #abpse #ableg #abbudget2021
As all Albertans know, our province is dealing with significant challenges. With an $18B deficit, reducing spending is a necessary priority. As noted by the MacKinnon Panel, AB PSIs rely more on government funding as a source of revenue than comparator provinces. #abpse
Maleeka Thomas retweeted
We aren't surprised by today's cuts to post-secondary, but we're deeply disappointed. Today the government took a fiscal deficit and turned it into an irreparable skills and demographic deficit.
TL;DR:
✂️180M from operations
📉130M from facilities
#abpse #ableg
Our statement ⬇️
Maleeka Thomas retweeted
For the 3rd budget in a row, the government has delivered crippling cuts to #abpse and failed to support our 260K+ students. I can't understand why our gov't continues to diminish all our advanced education system has to offer, at a time when we all need it more than ever #ableg
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‼️ 🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧‼️
Hey penguin fans! We have heard the penguins are planning something big for Monday... Are you as excited as we are?
#abpse #ableg #pra #penguinprotest
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We’re very pleased to announce another social justice related speaker event with our western Canada students’ union partners.
For more info and to register please click here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
@benjaminokeefe @JackSaddleback @TheMrMilan @kat_blaque
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Presented by @RBC
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We're partnering with the Bookstore to combat food insecurity among post-secondary students!
From now until the end of December, you can donate to the ULSU Food Bank through the Bookstore website! Please visit bookstore.uleth.ca to donate.
#ulsu #ulsufoodbank #uleth #yql
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Thank you MP @terrybeech for meeting with our President @s_stripedwolf and other #StudentsOnTheDigitalHill
It is clear you really understand #cdnpse student issues and we were excited to hear your support for all of our initiatives!
Maleeka Thomas retweeted
Thank you MP @BobBratina for a great meeting with our student leaders! Take a look at our cool zoom background! #StudentsOnTheDigitalHill!
Maleeka Thomas retweeted
#cdnpse students from coast to coast are meeting digital to start our month of digital advocacy - follow along at #StudentsOnTheDigitalHill! 💻👩🏼🎓🇨🇦
Maleeka Thomas retweeted
We're joining our friends @AlbertaStudents to ask @demetriosnAB to restore grants for students with dependents. Check out our letter #abpse #ableg #abed
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Maleeka Thomas retweeted
There are 20,000 opportunities available on the ‘I Want To Help’ portal today, with a goal of 100,000 total opportunities being available over the course of the summer. #CSSG #covid19 #studentsupports #cdnpse
Maleeka Thomas retweeted
"(UASU VP External) @RowanLey said he was frustrated that both @CAUS and the #UASU found out about this change from reading a post on Reddit."
"When the government doesn't talk to us, we can't provide that input."
cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/…
Maleeka Thomas retweeted
Student Town Halls
Today
10 to 11 a.m. for NEW incoming students (uleth.zoom.us/j/99390351933)
&
1 to 2 p.m. for current continuing students (uleth.zoom.us/j/92496237076)
Tomorrow
1 to 2 p.m. for current continuing students (uleth.zoom.us/j/99240087932)
Maleeka Thomas retweeted
“Equity, diversity and inclusion starts with each and every one of us and our own relationships, then extends outward. Never estimate the positive impact you make by being a representative of, or ally to, the LGBTQ+ community.”
~ Kurt Schlachter, uLethbridge Board Chair
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For those of us who do not experience racism, we must educate ourself and act as allies. Some resources you can start with:
mmiwg-ffada.ca/wp-content/up…
blacklivesmatters.carrd.co
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In light of the recent protests seen across the globe this week, we as your student representatives want to make it very clear that we stand in solidarity, and in full support of the Black Lives Matter movement. #blacklivesmattercanada
bit.ly/2XwxUBk
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👶 Allowing new parents to pause their student loan repayments, interest-free, until their youngest child reaches age 5
💰 Increasing the Repayment Assistance Plan income threshold from $25,000 to $35,000, pausing repayment if income falls below this level
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We know that education is vital to succeeding in our modern workforce. That is why we are investing in Canadians and their future by:
📚 Increasing Canada Student Grants by up to $1,200/year
👩🎓 Extending the interest-free grace period from 6 months to 2 years after graduation