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AMS starts Social Justice Centre investigation following defamation lawsuit

On Monday night, AMS Council approved a new code change allowing the society to launch an investigation into the Social Justice Centre (SJC) after the group allegedly consulted lawyers without informing the AMS.

Iman Janmohamed News April 17

Between the Motions: Election results certified, code changes pass

Last night, Councillors heard a recap of the 2024 election, which saw the third highest voter turnout in history.

Bernice Wong News March 28

Between the Motions: Council approves $17 health and dental fee increase during in-camera session

Councillors approved a fee increase for the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan and code changes during last night’s AMS Council meeting.

Nathan Bawaan News March 14

AMS Council removes three student-petitioned referendum questions from general elections ballot

Last night, AMS Council cleared the agenda to discuss three petitioned referendum questions that generated high levels of scrutiny in both student and BC politics circles.

Renée Rochefort and Himanaya Bajaj News February 29

Between the Motions: Council approved code changes and election referendum

AMS Council met on February 7 to approve governance code changes and pass a bylaw change, which will also be voted on by the student body in a referendum during AMS elections.

Fiona Sjaus News February 9

Between the Motions: Councillors appoint new Speaker following sudden departure of previous speaker

AMS Councillors appointed Kai Rogers as the new Speaker of Council at last night’s AMS Council meeting.

Nathan Bawaan News January 25

Between the Motions: AMS Elections period extended, UBC athletics planning for a $1 million shortfall

Last night, AMS councillors met for the first time in 2024 to hear presentations about upcoming elections, athletics and recreation and student services.

Bernice Wong News January 11

Between the Motions: Ben Du appointed interim AMS president

Last night, the AMS Council met to appoint the interim AMS president, extend the term of the interim VP external and approve the AMS Sustainability Action Plan (ASAP) 2026.

Himanaya Bajaj News December 7

Between the Motions: AMS Council speaker now allowed to bar individuals from Council

Councillors approved an expansion of the speaker's powers, heard concerns over Decker's leave of absence and a presentation on student budget priorities.

Bernice Wong News November 23

Between the Motions: Students voice concerns amidst ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Last night, over 100 students gathered to show their support for the Jewish and Palestinian communities, and called on AMS Council to act on the increasing antisemitism and Islamophobia.

Bernice Wong News October 26, 2023

Between the Motions: AMS appoints interim VP external

On October 11, the AMS met to discuss Campus Vision 2050 updates, services goals for the year and appointed an interim VP external after considerable debate.

Bernice Wong News October 12, 2023

Between the Motions: AMS sexualized violence policy indefinitely postponed amid community concern

On August 29, AMS Council met over Zoom to further discuss revisions to its respectful workplace (PC1) and sexualized violence (PC2) policies after ongoing student critique and concerns.

Iman Janmohamed News August 31, 2023

Between the Motions: Students critique sexualized violence policy

On August 23, AMS Council met to discuss the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan and revisions to its respectful workplace and sexualized violence policies.

Iman Janmohamed News August 25, 2023

Between the Motions: Board of Governors and Senate report code change fails to pass

On Wednesday night, AMS Council went over executive committee motions.

Mia Ahmad News August 4, 2023

Between the Motions: Phase one of AMS Food Bank expansion passes

AMS Council met last night to review sustainability priorities, vote on the AMS Food Bank expansion and discuss joining a new federal lobbying coalition. Here's what you might've missed.

Aisha Chaudhry News July 13, 2023

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