Notice of Motion: Addition of DNA representative seats to the Accessibility Committee

Whereas it is important to have Constituency representatives at the table for matters that may impact their constituents directly on the various committees; Whereas the SFSS has an accessibility committee that must be formed that deals with matters of accessibility and approve grant requests; Whereas DNA is the recognized constituency group that represents issues relating […]

Notice of Motion: Volunteer Orientation Policy Updates

Whereas the current Volunteer Orientation Policies are filled with numbering and grammar mistakes; Whereas the policy is out of date with current practice; Be it resolved to strike 3.2(d) and replace with “review job descriptions with volunteers,” Be it further resolved to add a new section 3.3(c) review SUB emergency procedures, when applicable”

Notice of Motion: Appeals Process for Inappropriate Advertising

Whereas the appeals process for inappropriate advertisement is unclear under CMP-2; Whereas relevant staff are not defined in the appeal process; Whereas appeals of determination seem to be escalated immediately to Council according to CMP-2.2(a); Be it resolved to strike CMP-2.2(a) and replace it with: 2.2 (a) All appeals to any such determination shall be […]

Month In Review – February 2023

This past month your executive committee was hard at working preparing for future projects and bringing food to campus through the SFSS breakfast program. See below for a recap of February’s updates:

Statement from SFSS on BC Provincial 2023 Budget Announcement

The BC government has recently unveiled the 2023 BC Provincial Budget.  We are happy to see a Budget that reflects some current immediate needs of communities across BC, including access to free prescription contraceptives for BC residents. A few wins from this budget for our members also include: However, student voices and issues are overwhelmingly […]

2023 SFSS General Election and Referenda Results

PRESIDENT VP INTERNAL & ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VP FINANCE & SERVICES VP UNIVERSITY & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS VP EXTERNAL & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS VP EQUITY & SUSTAINABILITY VP EVENTS & STUDENT AFFAIRS REFERENDUM RESULTS: QUESTION 1: SFSS HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN FEE INCREASE QUESTION 2: GRAMMAR, TYPOGRAPHICAL, AND REFERENCE CORRECTIONS QUESTION 3: BY-LAW UPDATE: CLARIFICATIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND DEMOCRATISATION […]

Month in Review – January 2023

Your executive committee was hard at work this new year bringing you events like the Lunar New Year Celebration, First Year Orientations, and also tabled at this semester’s Clubs Day. The following is a recap of this past months happenings:

Free Breakfast Program Launches at Simon Fraser Student Society

The SFSS is hosting a Free Breakfast Program for all SFU Undergraduate Students! Come and enjoy a free, nutritious and healthy breakfast in the SUB (Level 3000)! Open to all Undergrads. Students are encouraged to bring their own containers and water bottles to put their food and beverages in.  The breakfast will include toast, fruits, […]

Join the Elections Debates on February 8 and Get to Know the Candidates Before Voting

The SFSS Executives represent you and play a determining role in advancing the wellbeing and rights of all SFU undergraduates, lobbying and advocating for their interests at all levels. Voting for your Student Union next Executives will happen between February 14 and 16, 2023 and we are hosting a Candidates Debate to help you make […]

2023 SFSS Executive Committee Candidates

President VP Equity & Sustainability VP Events & Student Affairs VP External & Community Affairs VP Finance & Services VP Internal & Organizational Development VP University & Academic Affairs

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