Winter 2010 Elections

Elections are held each year in the winter term for positions with Students' Council which begin at the start of the upcoming summer term. Positions are for a 12-month period.

Key Dates

Campaign Period
January 26th at 12:00am to February 8th at 11:59pm

Polling Period (60 hours of voting)
10:00AM Tuesday February 9th ending
10:00PM Thursday February 11th

Results Announcement
February 12th at noon in the SLC MPR.

Election Debates

Listen to all of the following debates live at radio.feds.ca.
Also visit radio.feds.ca for debate archives.

  • ARTS/ENV debate:
    (Exec, Arts Senate, Env Senate, Arts Councillor)
    Thursday, January 28th, 4:00PM - 7:00PM
    AL 116
  • Media Forum:
    (Everyone)
    Friday, January 29th, 12:30PM - 4:00PM
    SLC Great Hall
  • Math Soc, Sci Soc, AHSUM Debate:
    Tuesday, February 2nd, 6:30PM
    Math Comfy, (MC 3001)
    Order of debate:

    • Math Senate
    • At Large Senate
    • Math Councillor
    • VP Internal
    • VP Administration & Finance
    • President
  • Residence Debate:
    Tuesday, February 4th, 7:00PM
    V1 Great Hall
    Order of debate:

    • Senators
    • Councillors
    • VP Internal
    • Administration & Finance
  • Annual FEDS Executive Debate and Forum:
    (Everyone)
    Monday, February 8th, 3:00PM - 7:00PM
    SLC Great Hall
    Order of debate:

    • Senators
    • Councillors
    • VP Internal
    • Administration & Finance

Anyone considering running for any positions should consult Council Procedure 6 on Election Rules.

2010 Election Candidates Package

The basic "how to" information on FEDS/UW Election Rules for candidates in the Students' Council, FEDS Executive, and UW student Senate elections. Prior to the close of polling candidates must submit their declarations of spending. For ease, some candidates may prefer to use the Standard Expense Form.

The Election Committee

This year, the committee is comprised of the following persons:
Chris Neal (chair; FEDS Vice President Administration and Finance), Mohamed Farid, and Geordie Graham.

* For all inquiries, please contact the Election Committee at exra@feds.ca.

The Election Appeals Committee

This year, the Appeals Committee is comprised of the following persons:

Justin Williams (chair; FEDS Vice President Education), Satapon Wirojwon, Meghna Daniel, Andres Magalhaes

2010 Students' Council Seat Calculations

(Preliminary -- confirmation of all candidates eligibility to be determined shortly)

  • AHS - 2
  • Arts - 5
  • Engineering - 6 (3 seats will be elected in the Spring Term)
  • Environment - 2 (1 seat will be elected in the Spring Term)
  • Mathematics - 5 (2 seats will be elected in the Spring Term)
  • Science - 4
  • Architecture - 1
  • Optometry - 1
  • Pharmacy - 1
  • St. Jerome's - 1
  • Renison - 1

* For more information contact the Chief Electoral Officer at exra@feds.ca or ext. 33880.