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UWSA President Misconduct Allegations Update

April 1st, 2022

On March 30th, the UWSA Board met to discuss the Election Accountability Board (EAB) recommendation and the student concerns voiced at the AGM regarding the formal complaints against Kiratveer Singh Hayer. In April, the Board will meet to structure a formal process to address them.

The UWSA Board is deeply concerned about the allegations, the recommendations, and the open letter. We are committed to listening to students’ concerns and building a path forward.

Any questions or concerns regarding this matter can be directed to the UWSA Co-Chairpersons of the Board:
Anjola Aderinto, a.aderinto@theuwsa.ca
Alizeh Faran, a.faran@theuwsa.ca

Election Accountability Board March 24, 2022 Report

March 30th, 2022

On March 24, 2022, the Election Accountability Board (EAB) met to re-review the March 7, 2022, formal complaint made by Jonathan Henderson accusing Kiratveer Hayer of misconduct during the UWSA 2022 General Election.

The Ruling of the EAB is:

“Given the considerations, the EAB has ruled to withdraw the hold on the UWSA General Election presidency results, and any investigation into the alleged misconduct of UWSA President-elect Kiratveer Hayer will be managed by the UWSA Board of Directors on a go-forward basis.”

You can view the full report in the link below:

EAB Report March 24th, 2022

Next Board Meeting: Wednesday, March 30

March 25th, 2022

The next UWSA Board of Directors Meeting is Wednesday, March 30, at 5:30 PM.

All UWinnipeg students are welcome to attend Open Session. Please email t.hanan@theuwsa.ca by 4:30 PM on the day of the meeting for the Zoom link using your UWinnipeg webmail address and your Student ID Number.

Please review the following documents before the meeting:

220330 AGENDA

March 30, 2022 Open Package

2021-2022 Report of the Board

2021-2022 Report of the By-law and Policy Committee

2021-2022 Financial Statements

Operating Budget 2023

CEC Final Report GE 2022

ECF Final Report GE 2022

All participants are expected to abide by the University’s Respectful Work and Learning Environment Policy.

Any questions can be directed to Anjola Aderinto, Chair of the Board at: chair@theuwsa.ca.

Student Group Open Letter Addressed to the UWSA

March 17th, 2022

At the UWSA Annual General Meeting on March 16, 2022, the UofW Physics Students’ Association Co-President brought forward a letter regarding the formal complaints brought to the Election Accountability Board (EAB) about the current UWSA President’s conduct. This letter is signed by 14 independent student groups and associations on campus, outlining UWSA by-laws breached during the election, examples of misconduct and other complaints, and the UWSA’s failure to be transparent and diligent in informing the student body. Students can read the full Open Letter here: Student Group Open Letter to the UWSA.

The UWSA is deeply concerned by these matters and will address the letter and the concerns students discussed at the AGM in open session at the next UWSA Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. All UofW students are welcome to attend the Open Session. Please email t.hanan@theuwsa.ca by 4.30 PM on the meeting day for the Zoom link using your UWinnipeg webmail address and your Student ID Number.

If you are a student with questions or concerns regarding UWSA representative conduct, please contact Vice-President Student Affairs, Reza Saker Hossain at rs.hossain@theuwsa.ca.

Standing in Solidarity with Ukraine

March 10th, 2022

The Ukrainian flag has been raised at the University of Winnipeg to show support for Ukraine’s friends and allies.

The blue and yellow colours of the flag have been used on the national flag since 1848. The blue colour represents the sky, streams, and mountains of Ukraine and the yellow colour symbolizes Ukraine’s golden wheat fields and the richness of the earth.

As Russia commits crimes against humanity the UWSA stands in solidarity with The University of Winnipeg Ukrainian Students’ Association (UWUKRSA) and its allies in upholding the importance of democracy and freedom in Ukraine.

#standwithukraine

2022 General Election Results*

March 10th, 2022

Congratulations to all the winners! Here are the unofficial 2022 General Election Results*:

Turnout: 769 (8.3%) of 9272 electors voted in this ballot.

President – Kirt Hayer

Option	Votes
Yes	445 (74.2%)
No	155 (25.8%)

Vice President External Affairs (2-year term)

Option	Votes
Jonathan Henderson	217 (33.6%)
Kanwalpreet Kaur	156 (24.1%)
Bhavya Jindal	153 (23.7%)
Aman Kumar	120 (18.6%)

Arts Director – Umar Awan

Option	Votes
Yes	458 (86.4%)
No	72 (13.6%)

Business & Economics Director – Jaspinder Kaur Dhillon

Option	Votes
Yes	458 (88.2%)
No	61 (11.8%)

Community Liaison Director – Sarah Anderson

Option	Votes
Yes	509 (93.7%)
No	34 (6.3%)

Emerging Leader Director (2-year term) – Shubhdeep Kaur

Option	Votes
Yes	465 (89.4%)
No	55 (10.6%)

International Students’ Director

Option	Votes
Tomiris Kaliyeva & Christine Quiah (Co-Directors)	279 (48.9%)
Suvansh Shukla & Tushar Singla (Co-Directors)	133 (23.3%)
Sunpreet Kaur	85 (14.9%)
Ravi Kumar	73 (12.8%)

Part Time/Mature Students’ Director – Clifford Stornel

Option	Votes
Yes	471 (93.3%)
No	34 (6.7%)

Racialized Students’ Director – Oyin Akinboye

Option	Votes
Yes	475 (91.5%)
No	44 (8.5%)

Recreation & Athletics Director – Vandan Khunt

Option	Votes
Yes	410 (85.2%)
No	71 (14.8%)

Science Director

Option	Votes
Kaynat Grewal	258 (51.3%)
Ardita Ibrahimaj	245 (48.7%)

Student Living Director – Vlad Samon

Option	Votes
Yes	441 (92.3%)
No	37 (7.7%)

U-Pass Referendum Question

Option	Votes
Yes	564 (87.0%)
No	84 (13.0%)

Transformational Library Renovation Referendum Question

Option	Votes
Yes	318 (54.1%)
No	270 (45.9%)

*Results are unofficial till ratified by the Board of Directors.

Job Opportunity: Access Lounge Service Centre Coordinator

March 10th, 2022

Have you ever wanted to be part of the UWSA team? We have a job opening for the role of Access Lounge Service Centre Coordinator! This is a part-time position starting May 2, 2022.

The Access Lounge is a safe space for students disabled by barriers to create community, relax, study, socialize, and plan events and actions. The Access Lounge Service Centre Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the safer space and coordinating the activities of the Access Lounge (physically or virtually). Applicant must have lived experience with disabilities.

For more information on the roles and responsibilities, view:

Access Lounge Coordinator Job Description

To apply, go to Job Opportunities and submit an application! Applications are open until March 31, 2022.

Election Accountability Board March 7th 2022 Report

March 9th, 2022

One formal complaint was brought up to the Election Accountability Board (EAB). The board met on Monday, March 7th, 2022. You can view the report in the link below:

EAB Report March 7th 2022

Next Board of Directors Meeting: March 10

March 8th, 2022

The next UWSA Board of Director Meeting (rescheduled from March 2) is Thursday, March 10, at 5:30 PM.

All UWinnipeg students are welcome to attend Open Session. Please email t.hanan@theuwsa.ca by 4.30 PM on the day of the meeting for the Zoom link using your UWinnipeg webmail address and your Student ID Number.

Please review the following documents before the meeting:

March 10, 2022, AGENDA

March 10, 2022, OPEN PACKAGE

All participants are expected to abide by the University’s Respectful Work and Learning Environment Policy.

Any questions can be directed to Anjola Aderinto, Chair of the Board at: chair@theuwsa.ca

Election Accountability Board March 5th 2022 Report

March 7th, 2022

Two formal complaints were brought up to the Election Accountability Board (EAB). The board met on Saturday, March 5th, 2022. You can view the reports in the links below.

EAB Report March 5th 2022

EAB Report 02 – March 5th 2022