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Bureaux de vote le 9, 10, 11 février :
Tabaret 9h-17h
Desmarais 9-19h
Simard 2ième étage 9h-17h
UCU Tim Horton's 9h-17h
UCU à l'extérieur du Caféteria 9h-17h
UCU bureau de la FÉUO 9h-19h
Montpetit 2ième étage 9h-17h
Fauteux 9h-17h
Marion sous-sol 9h-17h
Colonel By sous-sol 9h-17h
SITE Caféteria 9h-19h
Sports Complex 9h-17h
Roger Guindon 9h-17h
HERE'S HOW TO VOTE!
To vote online, check your @uOttawa.ca email to acquire your PIN number (Personal Identification Number). Then login to live.everyonecounts.com/app/733/1325 to cast your vote. Your Student Number is required to vote. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to communicate with the Elections office at elections@sfuo.ca or 613-562-5800 x 2625.
Polling Stations for Feb. 9, 10, 11:
Tabaret 9-5
Desmarais 9-7
Simard 2nd floor 9-7
UCU Tim Horton's 9-5
UCU outside Cafeteria 9-5
UCU SFUO office 9-7
Montpetit 2nd floor 9-5
Fauteux 9-5
Marion basement 9-5
Colonel By basement 9-5
SITE Cafeteria 9-7
Sports Complex 9-5
Roger Guindon 9-5
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
WTF: elections.sfuo.ca
So, I'm not going to lie and say this year's SFUO elections' website was pretty to look at, well organised nor will I complement SFUO's webmaster either because, in all honnesty, the site is ugly, is not user friendly and simply lacks information.
If the elections' rules state that every candidate must add the voting days and the SFUO elections' website url on their posters, then the website should in turn actually POST EVERY CANDIDATE'S PLATFORM, PICTURE AND CAMPAIGN VIDEO.
So let me break it down for you:
No campaign video posted: Osama Barrada, Alexandre Chaput, Brandon Bay, Bassam Javed, Andrei Huranchyk (both BOA and Senate sections), Christine Moncrieff, Sarah Jayne King (Senate section) and Matika Lauzon (Senate section).
No campaign video, no picture posted: Hannah Drapper, Eric Hampel, Rosie Fournier, Nick Lendrum, Joy Umoafia and Lynne Lessard.
No platform posted: Emilie Lemieux-Guénard.
No information posted: Chouaib Redouane (both BOA and Senate sections), Hafsa Khan, David Girard, Martin Schoots-McAlpine (Senate section), Mycke Mugashi, Andrew Boozary, Kyle Ryc and Maureen Hasinoff (Senate section).
I realize some of these candidates are running for more than one position and/or some may not have made a campaign video, but the fact that some platforms aren't posted or that NO INFORMATION is available for certain candidates is, in my view, unacceptable. Each and every candidate had to hand in a platform, so at the least every candidate should have that readily available on the SFUO elections' website. I also understand that many of these candidates are also running unopposed. But, it isn't an excuse not to post their platforms or pictures/campaign videos.
If the elections' rules state that every candidate must add the voting days and the SFUO elections' website url on their posters, then the website should in turn actually POST EVERY CANDIDATE'S PLATFORM, PICTURE AND CAMPAIGN VIDEO.
So let me break it down for you:
No campaign video posted: Osama Barrada, Alexandre Chaput, Brandon Bay, Bassam Javed, Andrei Huranchyk (both BOA and Senate sections), Christine Moncrieff, Sarah Jayne King (Senate section) and Matika Lauzon (Senate section).
No campaign video, no picture posted: Hannah Drapper, Eric Hampel, Rosie Fournier, Nick Lendrum, Joy Umoafia and Lynne Lessard.
No platform posted: Emilie Lemieux-Guénard.
No information posted: Chouaib Redouane (both BOA and Senate sections), Hafsa Khan, David Girard, Martin Schoots-McAlpine (Senate section), Mycke Mugashi, Andrew Boozary, Kyle Ryc and Maureen Hasinoff (Senate section).
I realize some of these candidates are running for more than one position and/or some may not have made a campaign video, but the fact that some platforms aren't posted or that NO INFORMATION is available for certain candidates is, in my view, unacceptable. Each and every candidate had to hand in a platform, so at the least every candidate should have that readily available on the SFUO elections' website. I also understand that many of these candidates are also running unopposed. But, it isn't an excuse not to post their platforms or pictures/campaign videos.
Rencontre du Conseil d'administration de la FÉUO à huis-clos
Immédiatement après le début de la rencontre du Conseil d'administration de la FÉUO, Federico Carvajal a demandé pour une motion afin que la rencontre soit à huis-clos (in-camera). Kyle Simunovic s'est porté volontaire de présenter la motion et la motion a immédiatement passé après le vote.
Donc, personne aura le droit de voir le rapport du comité électorale qui sera présenté lors de la session à huis-clos. C'est malheureux parce que la population étudiante devrait avoir le droit d'accéder ce rapport afin de comprendre pourquoi certaines décisions sont prises par rapport aux élections de la FÉUO.
Donc, personne aura le droit de voir le rapport du comité électorale qui sera présenté lors de la session à huis-clos. C'est malheureux parce que la population étudiante devrait avoir le droit d'accéder ce rapport afin de comprendre pourquoi certaines décisions sont prises par rapport aux élections de la FÉUO.
BOA Special meeting... in an odd place
Seeing as some bureaucrat fucked up the paper work, the BOA meeting is not taking place in the Senate Chambers but rather in... wait for it... CAFÉ ALT! Stay tuned... It's live right now!
Mes prédictions
Voici, à mon avis, les résultats probables des élections de la FÉUO :
EXÉCUTIF DE LA FÉUO
Président
C'est beaucoup trop difficile de prédire qui sera le prochain président de la FÉUO: si je regarde les résultats du sondage qui apparaissent sur mon blogue, il me semble que Tyler Steeves pourrait gagner par quelques votes. Par contre, je n'ignore pas Bruno Gélinas-Faucher qui, à mon avis, recevra le vote de la population francophone et qui a proposé des idées novatrices comme la décentralisation du pouvoir de l'exécutif de la FÉUO vers les corps fédérés. C'est TROP SERRÉ!
VP aux finances
Je crois que Maureen Hasinoff serait la meilleure candidate pour ce poste en raison de son expérience et de sa confiance. Aussi, l'idée d'avoir un plan stratégique de 5 ans pour chaque business de la FÉUO semble avoir beaucoup d'allure.
VP aux affaires étudiantes
Nicole Tishler, à mon avis, serait la meilleure candidate pour ce poste.
VP aux communcations (oops, c'est communications)
Paige Galette, à mon avis, serait la meilleure candidate pour ce poste.
VP aux affaires universitaires
À mon avis, Ted Horton serait le meilleur candidat pour ce poste en raison de son expérience et de sa neutralité lorsqu'il y a eu des sujets controversés dont la plupart de ses collègues ont pris position.
VP aux affaires sociales
À mon avis, même s'il n'y a pas eu beaucoup d'effort dans sa plateforme, Alexandre Chaput serait le meilleur candidat pour ce poste (même s'il est le seul candidat qui se présente).
CONSEIL D'ADMINISTRATION DE LA FÉUO
Pour cette section, je vais seulement commenter sur les facultés dont il existe un véritable concours.
Faculté des sciences sociales
Peter Flynn, Amanda Marochko, Amanda Iarusso, Matika Lauzon, Matthias Brennan et Armel M. Agbodjogbé seraient les meilleurs candidates/candidats pour les 6 sièges représentant la faculté des sciences sociales au sein du Conseil d'administration de la FÉUO.
Faculté de génie
À mon avis, Brandon Bay serait le meilleur candidat pour le siège représentant la faculté de génie au sein du Conseil d'administration de la FÉUO.
SÉNAT DE L'UNIVERSITÉ D'OTTAWA
Faculté des sciences sociales
À mon avis, Lynne Lessard ou Matika Lauzon seraient les meilleurs candidats pour le siège représentant la faculté des sciences sociales au Sénat de l'Université d'Ottawa.
École de gestion Telfer
À mon avis, Andrei Huranchyk serait le meilleur candidat pour le siège représentant l'École de gestion Telfer au Sénat de l'Université d'Ottawa.
Faculté de génie
À mon avis, Mycke Mugisha serait le meilleur candidat pour le siège représentant la Faculté de génie au Sénat de l'Université d'Ottawa.
EXÉCUTIF DE LA FÉUO
Président
C'est beaucoup trop difficile de prédire qui sera le prochain président de la FÉUO: si je regarde les résultats du sondage qui apparaissent sur mon blogue, il me semble que Tyler Steeves pourrait gagner par quelques votes. Par contre, je n'ignore pas Bruno Gélinas-Faucher qui, à mon avis, recevra le vote de la population francophone et qui a proposé des idées novatrices comme la décentralisation du pouvoir de l'exécutif de la FÉUO vers les corps fédérés. C'est TROP SERRÉ!
VP aux finances
Je crois que Maureen Hasinoff serait la meilleure candidate pour ce poste en raison de son expérience et de sa confiance. Aussi, l'idée d'avoir un plan stratégique de 5 ans pour chaque business de la FÉUO semble avoir beaucoup d'allure.
VP aux affaires étudiantes
Nicole Tishler, à mon avis, serait la meilleure candidate pour ce poste.
VP aux communcations (oops, c'est communications)
Paige Galette, à mon avis, serait la meilleure candidate pour ce poste.
VP aux affaires universitaires
À mon avis, Ted Horton serait le meilleur candidat pour ce poste en raison de son expérience et de sa neutralité lorsqu'il y a eu des sujets controversés dont la plupart de ses collègues ont pris position.
VP aux affaires sociales
À mon avis, même s'il n'y a pas eu beaucoup d'effort dans sa plateforme, Alexandre Chaput serait le meilleur candidat pour ce poste (même s'il est le seul candidat qui se présente).
CONSEIL D'ADMINISTRATION DE LA FÉUO
Pour cette section, je vais seulement commenter sur les facultés dont il existe un véritable concours.
Faculté des sciences sociales
Peter Flynn, Amanda Marochko, Amanda Iarusso, Matika Lauzon, Matthias Brennan et Armel M. Agbodjogbé seraient les meilleurs candidates/candidats pour les 6 sièges représentant la faculté des sciences sociales au sein du Conseil d'administration de la FÉUO.
Faculté de génie
À mon avis, Brandon Bay serait le meilleur candidat pour le siège représentant la faculté de génie au sein du Conseil d'administration de la FÉUO.
SÉNAT DE L'UNIVERSITÉ D'OTTAWA
Faculté des sciences sociales
À mon avis, Lynne Lessard ou Matika Lauzon seraient les meilleurs candidats pour le siège représentant la faculté des sciences sociales au Sénat de l'Université d'Ottawa.
École de gestion Telfer
À mon avis, Andrei Huranchyk serait le meilleur candidat pour le siège représentant l'École de gestion Telfer au Sénat de l'Université d'Ottawa.
Faculté de génie
À mon avis, Mycke Mugisha serait le meilleur candidat pour le siège représentant la Faculté de génie au Sénat de l'Université d'Ottawa.
Friday, February 5, 2010
"I'm not making a joke of these elections, these elections ARE a joke"
I honestly don't know where to begin after tonight's second and last session of debates in this fourth day of the SFUO elections campaign.
VP SOCIAL
Alexandre Chaput: He didn't have that much to say other than he would benefit from having more time to organise Winter Challenge and that he would like to plan the complete social calendar for the whole academic year throughout the summer.
Winner?: Well, obviously Chaput is the lone candidate for this position. Although, I was somewhat disappointed with his lack of new ideas. I know he'll do a great job, but would have liked a little bit of innovation.
VP STUDENT AFFAIRS
Amy Hammett: Alright so she brought up the fact that, according to her, Chartwells throws out a ton of good food every day. She was also asked about the legality of Chartwells donating that food to the SFUO's Food Bank. Hammett made reference to a "Good Faith" law that ensures that companies who donate food cannot be held liable in the case that someone who ate that food became sick. So, I decided to look further into this apparent law. There is in fact a provincial law in Ontario entitled "Donation of Food Act, 1994, S.O. 1994, c. 19". This law reads as follows:
Nicole Tishler: In answering to Hammett's claims, Tishler said that she spoke with one of the heads of Chartwells and was told that the company receives daily shipments of fresh food. Tishler continued on to say that she was told that it was very uncommon for there to be any food left over at the end of the day. This is why I tend to think that Tishler won the debate. She also put forward an interesting idea: to put in place a Committee of carbon neutrality at the University of Ottawa which would work towards diminishing our carbon footprint.
Winner?: Nicole Tishler was prepared, had spoken to the right people (head of Chartwells), and completely shot down Hammett's claim that Chartwells throws out enormous amounts of good food daily. Although having had a bit of trouble with her spoken French, she was prepared, confident and open to many of the suggestions that came from the floor.
VP FINANCE
Saryah Jayne King: I will begin by saying I'm not quite sure how King passed the bilinguism test. I say this because almost every time she spoke in French, I had a very hard time following what she was saying. I understand nerves might have been a factor. She said she was very much into transparency, budgetary consultations with students and making course packs available online. King said in the case of a budgetary surplus, she would like to ensure that students were consulted on how that money was spent. She also said that she didn't want to move too fast with plans for expanding 1848. She also added that she would not eliminate the $180,80 fee for renting 1848, but would like to see that fee brought down.
Sydney Loko: His message was simple: students are poor, the price of food is extremely expensive and the SFUO must ensure, first and foremost, that students are able to get by. He said the SFUO must be prudent with students' money. He also brought up how he'd like to see students getting paid if they successfully promote events: i.e. events held at 1848. He ensured that if he was elected, the budget would be made available on the SFUO website for all to see. He has extensive experience in this field but I won't get into that here. When asked if he would be willing, if needed, to close an SFUO business, he answered he absolutely wouldn't hesitate to shut down Café Alt. Loko also said he would eliminate the $180,80 1848 rental fee. He was very confident throughout the debate and had a "simple fix" answer for every question. Loko concluded with a "left-right" blow at the CFS saying he thinks that the "Drop Fees" campaign was a waste of students' money and that it produced little to no results.
Maureen Hasinoff: Although not being as bad as King, Hasinoff had a little trouble with her french. On numerous occasions, she spoke of her extensive experience that easily set her apart from her opponents. She put forward an innovative idea about managing the SFUO businesses: 5 year business plans. Seems like a very prudent way to start recovering SFUO deficit-ridden businesses. She also said she would ensure that she presented a budgetary update at every BOA meeting. Hasinoff was not in favour of completely eliminating the 1848 rental fee, although she did say she would like to make it cheaper to rent the student bar.
Winner?: Loko would have won this one mainly because of the confidence he demonstrated in elaborating on his somewhat unrealistic, redistributive platform. In this case, I would have to give the victory to Hasinoff. Substance-wise, the 5 year business plan for all SFUO businesses is a great idea; her experience speaks for itself and the emphasis she put on ensuring the SFUO implement a contingency fund shows prudent management.
Note: At this point of the debate, I stopped taking notes.
PRESIDENT
Tyler Steeves: He was very "Obamalike" in the way he spoke confidently. Also, taking another page from the Obama playbook, when answering after another candidate, he often would compliment him or her on their idea and how he would build off of it. He made a point to say he wanted to unite the faculties in a "Faculty Showdown". He acknowledged that SFUO wasn't accessible to all students and he pledged to ensure that this changes.
Bruno Gélinas-Faucher: He is the candidate that surprised me the most. Most of the time, he spoke in French, which will ensure him a good chunk of the Francophone vote. His major platform point is the decentralization of power from the SFUO executive to the federated bodies. This is a refreshing idea but will most likely be difficult and might even go against the SFUO constitution (although I haven't had time to look into the constitutionality of decentralization of power). Gélinas-Faucher also took a stab at the CFS saying that the organisation is unorganised and at the moment is wasting students' money. He went even further calling out the current SFUO executive by saying they live in an "ivory tower" and are very much so disconnected from the students.
Amalia Savva: The current president of PIDSSA seemed to be on the offensive for most of the debate. When asked if she thought the current SFUO executive was disconnected from students, she defended the SFUO executive's record. Even Steeves admitted that it would be insane to say that the SFUO executive WASN'T disconnected from students. She reiterated that her past experiences were what influenced her decision to run for the SFUO presidency. Savva said she would like to partner up with Greyhound Bus lines and VIA Rail in order to sell tickets directly at the SFUO office. Working with the University of Ottawa administration and Ottawa city hall councillors in working towards a student housing policy was another key part of her platform (A little bit off subject and slightly critical but WTF is up with her wardrobe selection for her Zoom Production's campaign video?)
Sébastien St-Amour: I don't want to waste your time (or mine in fact) in explaining what a complete fool he made of himself last night. I will say that the introduction brought me to my feet but it was all downhill after that. He took a big blow at Roxanne Dubois saying he called her so she could help him with his debate speech but that she hadn't returned his call. He is also the one who said "I'm not making a joke of these elections, these elections are a joke" hence my post's title. A little bit before half-way through the debate, he began to embarrassed not only himself, but other candidates and people with whom he has worked with before.
Winner?: I would have to say it was Gélinas-Faucher followed by Steeves in a very close second. I think Savva demonstrated that SHE HERSELF was disconnected from students in trying to defend the current SFUO executive which I predict will be a turning point for the worst in her campaign.
VP SOCIAL
Alexandre Chaput: He didn't have that much to say other than he would benefit from having more time to organise Winter Challenge and that he would like to plan the complete social calendar for the whole academic year throughout the summer.
Winner?: Well, obviously Chaput is the lone candidate for this position. Although, I was somewhat disappointed with his lack of new ideas. I know he'll do a great job, but would have liked a little bit of innovation.
VP STUDENT AFFAIRS
Amy Hammett: Alright so she brought up the fact that, according to her, Chartwells throws out a ton of good food every day. She was also asked about the legality of Chartwells donating that food to the SFUO's Food Bank. Hammett made reference to a "Good Faith" law that ensures that companies who donate food cannot be held liable in the case that someone who ate that food became sick. So, I decided to look further into this apparent law. There is in fact a provincial law in Ontario entitled "Donation of Food Act, 1994, S.O. 1994, c. 19". This law reads as follows:
Liability of donor
1. (1) A person who donates food or who distributes donated food to another person is not liable for damages resulting from injuries or death caused by the consumption of the food unless,
(a) the food was adulterated, rotten or otherwise unfit for human consumption; and
(b) in donating or distributing the food, the person intended to injure or to cause the death of the recipient of the food or acted with reckless disregard for the safety of others. 1994, c. 19, s. 1 (1).
So I can only guess that if food is being thrown out by Chartwells, it obviously must not meet article 1.a. On other issues, Hammett said she would be in favour of holding francophone-only events for the 11 000 francophone students studying at the University of Ottawa.
Nicole Tishler: In answering to Hammett's claims, Tishler said that she spoke with one of the heads of Chartwells and was told that the company receives daily shipments of fresh food. Tishler continued on to say that she was told that it was very uncommon for there to be any food left over at the end of the day. This is why I tend to think that Tishler won the debate. She also put forward an interesting idea: to put in place a Committee of carbon neutrality at the University of Ottawa which would work towards diminishing our carbon footprint.
Winner?: Nicole Tishler was prepared, had spoken to the right people (head of Chartwells), and completely shot down Hammett's claim that Chartwells throws out enormous amounts of good food daily. Although having had a bit of trouble with her spoken French, she was prepared, confident and open to many of the suggestions that came from the floor.
VP FINANCE
Saryah Jayne King: I will begin by saying I'm not quite sure how King passed the bilinguism test. I say this because almost every time she spoke in French, I had a very hard time following what she was saying. I understand nerves might have been a factor. She said she was very much into transparency, budgetary consultations with students and making course packs available online. King said in the case of a budgetary surplus, she would like to ensure that students were consulted on how that money was spent. She also said that she didn't want to move too fast with plans for expanding 1848. She also added that she would not eliminate the $180,80 fee for renting 1848, but would like to see that fee brought down.
Sydney Loko: His message was simple: students are poor, the price of food is extremely expensive and the SFUO must ensure, first and foremost, that students are able to get by. He said the SFUO must be prudent with students' money. He also brought up how he'd like to see students getting paid if they successfully promote events: i.e. events held at 1848. He ensured that if he was elected, the budget would be made available on the SFUO website for all to see. He has extensive experience in this field but I won't get into that here. When asked if he would be willing, if needed, to close an SFUO business, he answered he absolutely wouldn't hesitate to shut down Café Alt. Loko also said he would eliminate the $180,80 1848 rental fee. He was very confident throughout the debate and had a "simple fix" answer for every question. Loko concluded with a "left-right" blow at the CFS saying he thinks that the "Drop Fees" campaign was a waste of students' money and that it produced little to no results.
Maureen Hasinoff: Although not being as bad as King, Hasinoff had a little trouble with her french. On numerous occasions, she spoke of her extensive experience that easily set her apart from her opponents. She put forward an innovative idea about managing the SFUO businesses: 5 year business plans. Seems like a very prudent way to start recovering SFUO deficit-ridden businesses. She also said she would ensure that she presented a budgetary update at every BOA meeting. Hasinoff was not in favour of completely eliminating the 1848 rental fee, although she did say she would like to make it cheaper to rent the student bar.
Winner?: Loko would have won this one mainly because of the confidence he demonstrated in elaborating on his somewhat unrealistic, redistributive platform. In this case, I would have to give the victory to Hasinoff. Substance-wise, the 5 year business plan for all SFUO businesses is a great idea; her experience speaks for itself and the emphasis she put on ensuring the SFUO implement a contingency fund shows prudent management.
Note: At this point of the debate, I stopped taking notes.
PRESIDENT
Tyler Steeves: He was very "Obamalike" in the way he spoke confidently. Also, taking another page from the Obama playbook, when answering after another candidate, he often would compliment him or her on their idea and how he would build off of it. He made a point to say he wanted to unite the faculties in a "Faculty Showdown". He acknowledged that SFUO wasn't accessible to all students and he pledged to ensure that this changes.
Bruno Gélinas-Faucher: He is the candidate that surprised me the most. Most of the time, he spoke in French, which will ensure him a good chunk of the Francophone vote. His major platform point is the decentralization of power from the SFUO executive to the federated bodies. This is a refreshing idea but will most likely be difficult and might even go against the SFUO constitution (although I haven't had time to look into the constitutionality of decentralization of power). Gélinas-Faucher also took a stab at the CFS saying that the organisation is unorganised and at the moment is wasting students' money. He went even further calling out the current SFUO executive by saying they live in an "ivory tower" and are very much so disconnected from the students.
Amalia Savva: The current president of PIDSSA seemed to be on the offensive for most of the debate. When asked if she thought the current SFUO executive was disconnected from students, she defended the SFUO executive's record. Even Steeves admitted that it would be insane to say that the SFUO executive WASN'T disconnected from students. She reiterated that her past experiences were what influenced her decision to run for the SFUO presidency. Savva said she would like to partner up with Greyhound Bus lines and VIA Rail in order to sell tickets directly at the SFUO office. Working with the University of Ottawa administration and Ottawa city hall councillors in working towards a student housing policy was another key part of her platform (A little bit off subject and slightly critical but WTF is up with her wardrobe selection for her Zoom Production's campaign video?)
Sébastien St-Amour: I don't want to waste your time (or mine in fact) in explaining what a complete fool he made of himself last night. I will say that the introduction brought me to my feet but it was all downhill after that. He took a big blow at Roxanne Dubois saying he called her so she could help him with his debate speech but that she hadn't returned his call. He is also the one who said "I'm not making a joke of these elections, these elections are a joke" hence my post's title. A little bit before half-way through the debate, he began to embarrassed not only himself, but other candidates and people with whom he has worked with before.
Winner?: I would have to say it was Gélinas-Faucher followed by Steeves in a very close second. I think Savva demonstrated that SHE HERSELF was disconnected from students in trying to defend the current SFUO executive which I predict will be a turning point for the worst in her campaign.
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