Huntley adds that the AMS's sustainability team will be at council next meeting, and will be able to answer the question then.
October 23, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Huntley adds that the AMS's sustainability team will be at council next meeting, and will be able to answer the question then.
Buraga asks for an update from VP Admin Dylan Evans as to whether investments were included in the AMS's Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
Evans says he asked his staff, but he doesn't remember the reasons she gave. He says that the AMS doesn't invest in greenhouse gas.
Evans says he asked his staff, but he doesn't remember the reasons she gave. He says that the AMS doesn't invest in greenhouse gas.
October 23, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Buraga asks for an update from VP Admin Dylan Evans as to whether investments were included in the AMS's Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
Evans says he asked his staff, but he doesn't remember the reasons she gave. He says that the AMS doesn't invest in greenhouse gas.
Evans says he asked his staff, but he doesn't remember the reasons she gave. He says that the AMS doesn't invest in greenhouse gas.
UBC wrote in recommendation of the club's formation. Huntley says there wouldn't be an impact on room booking for term 2.
The logistics of this club have been underway for four months — before the club cap was instated. The major benefit to the club would be coverage under the AMS's insurance.
The logistics of this club have been underway for four months — before the club cap was instated. The major benefit to the club would be coverage under the AMS's insurance.
October 23, 2025 at 4:15 AM
UBC wrote in recommendation of the club's formation. Huntley says there wouldn't be an impact on room booking for term 2.
The logistics of this club have been underway for four months — before the club cap was instated. The major benefit to the club would be coverage under the AMS's insurance.
The logistics of this club have been underway for four months — before the club cap was instated. The major benefit to the club would be coverage under the AMS's insurance.
Council passes an exemption to the club cap to approve UBC FAST. Student members of UBC FAST would respond to first aid incidents on campus alongside first responders, which Huntley says may improve emergency response times.
October 23, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Council passes an exemption to the club cap to approve UBC FAST. Student members of UBC FAST would respond to first aid incidents on campus alongside first responders, which Huntley says may improve emergency response times.
Council reverses that motion and appoints Science Councillor Abby Sun to Finance Committee.
October 23, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Council reverses that motion and appoints Science Councillor Abby Sun to Finance Committee.
GSS Councillor Bryan Buraga moved to delay committee appointments until next council meeting.
October 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
GSS Councillor Bryan Buraga moved to delay committee appointments until next council meeting.
Council approves a motion to transfer over $600,000 to the university's financial aid office. This is a regular transfer funded by the $12 AMS Financial Assistance Fund Fee.
October 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Council approves a motion to transfer over $600,000 to the university's financial aid office. This is a regular transfer funded by the $12 AMS Financial Assistance Fund Fee.
Leznoff says that the Concert Hall has only been used twice during rehersals. "Most of the time, it's sitting empty."
October 23, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Leznoff says that the Concert Hall has only been used twice during rehersals. "Most of the time, it's sitting empty."
Leznoff calls on the broader student community to be more in the loop on the situation.
Nawar says she is meeting with more members of the MUSA executive to discuss this.
Nawar says she is meeting with more members of the MUSA executive to discuss this.
October 23, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Leznoff calls on the broader student community to be more in the loop on the situation.
Nawar says she is meeting with more members of the MUSA executive to discuss this.
Nawar says she is meeting with more members of the MUSA executive to discuss this.
Preventing students from using the Chan Shun Concert Hall to rehearse reduces the quality of education at UBC.
It's the equivalent of "having a chemistry lab being performed in a washroom," she says.
It's the equivalent of "having a chemistry lab being performed in a washroom," she says.
October 23, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Preventing students from using the Chan Shun Concert Hall to rehearse reduces the quality of education at UBC.
It's the equivalent of "having a chemistry lab being performed in a washroom," she says.
It's the equivalent of "having a chemistry lab being performed in a washroom," she says.
After Council amends the agenda to reduce the time for tonight's executive updates, President of the Music Undergraduate Student Association Sayako Leznoff gives a presentation on students' rehearsals being moved from the Chan Shun Concert Hall to the Telus Studio Theatre.
October 23, 2025 at 3:53 AM
After Council amends the agenda to reduce the time for tonight's executive updates, President of the Music Undergraduate Student Association Sayako Leznoff gives a presentation on students' rehearsals being moved from the Chan Shun Concert Hall to the Telus Studio Theatre.
The regular meeting of AMS Council has begun. You can find the agenda here: www.ams.ubc.ca/wp-content/u...
www.ams.ubc.ca
October 23, 2025 at 3:36 AM
The regular meeting of AMS Council has begun. You can find the agenda here: www.ams.ubc.ca/wp-content/u...
A students asks if there are climate action plans outside of the union.
In addition to the university-level advocacy described by Nawar, Yi-Kieran says they are advocating for a nationally funded Youth Climate Corp. www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
In addition to the university-level advocacy described by Nawar, Yi-Kieran says they are advocating for a nationally funded Youth Climate Corp. www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
The Campaign for a Youth Climate Corps
www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
October 23, 2025 at 3:11 AM
A students asks if there are climate action plans outside of the union.
In addition to the university-level advocacy described by Nawar, Yi-Kieran says they are advocating for a nationally funded Youth Climate Corp. www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
In addition to the university-level advocacy described by Nawar, Yi-Kieran says they are advocating for a nationally funded Youth Climate Corp. www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
Another question asks about financial transparency, specifically in the AMS' investments. Parmar says the union's investments are not currently public, but he's working to figure out the most responsible way to make investments public.
October 23, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Another question asks about financial transparency, specifically in the AMS' investments. Parmar says the union's investments are not currently public, but he's working to figure out the most responsible way to make investments public.
"Divestment is a long process," Nawar says, citing the decade long process for fossil fuel divestment. She says the union's role is to ensure students are "safe, supported, and heard."
October 23, 2025 at 3:06 AM
"Divestment is a long process," Nawar says, citing the decade long process for fossil fuel divestment. She says the union's role is to ensure students are "safe, supported, and heard."
In answering a student question, VP AUA Zarifa Nawar says that progress has been made in pushing the university towards responsible investing.
October 23, 2025 at 3:06 AM
In answering a student question, VP AUA Zarifa Nawar says that progress has been made in pushing the university towards responsible investing.
After a presentation from the executives and the managing director, the AGM has concluded.
A town hall is to follow in a couple minutes, as well as a regular meeting of council
A town hall is to follow in a couple minutes, as well as a regular meeting of council
October 23, 2025 at 2:50 AM
After a presentation from the executives and the managing director, the AGM has concluded.
A town hall is to follow in a couple minutes, as well as a regular meeting of council
A town hall is to follow in a couple minutes, as well as a regular meeting of council
The financial statements and auditor appointment pass with a 97% approval rating.
October 23, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The financial statements and auditor appointment pass with a 97% approval rating.
VP Finance Gagan Parmar presents on the society's financial statements.
The AMS's net income is up 1.5 million dollars — a strong year. Parmar notes that most of the increase is non-discretionary, meaning it has already been allocated
Additionally, the union still holds a million dollar deficit
The AMS's net income is up 1.5 million dollars — a strong year. Parmar notes that most of the increase is non-discretionary, meaning it has already been allocated
Additionally, the union still holds a million dollar deficit
October 23, 2025 at 2:07 AM
VP Finance Gagan Parmar presents on the society's financial statements.
The AMS's net income is up 1.5 million dollars — a strong year. Parmar notes that most of the increase is non-discretionary, meaning it has already been allocated
Additionally, the union still holds a million dollar deficit
The AMS's net income is up 1.5 million dollars — a strong year. Parmar notes that most of the increase is non-discretionary, meaning it has already been allocated
Additionally, the union still holds a million dollar deficit
Next, VP External Solomon Yi-Kieran introduces a motion to make the SkyTrain to UBC a permanent priority for the union.
Yi-Kieran's optimistic prediction for the completion of the SkyTrain is 10 years, but they say it may take as many as 25 years.
Yi-Kieran's optimistic prediction for the completion of the SkyTrain is 10 years, but they say it may take as many as 25 years.
October 23, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Next, VP External Solomon Yi-Kieran introduces a motion to make the SkyTrain to UBC a permanent priority for the union.
Yi-Kieran's optimistic prediction for the completion of the SkyTrain is 10 years, but they say it may take as many as 25 years.
Yi-Kieran's optimistic prediction for the completion of the SkyTrain is 10 years, but they say it may take as many as 25 years.
Regardless, the bylaw changes pass. 92% of students voted in favour, according to Huntley.
October 23, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Regardless, the bylaw changes pass. 92% of students voted in favour, according to Huntley.
Drédyn Fontana — who was removed from his position of VP Academic and University affairs last year — moved a motion to consider the section of the bylaws concerning removing students separately.
Huntley says that according to the Societies' Act, the bylaw changes cannot be voted on separately.
Huntley says that according to the Societies' Act, the bylaw changes cannot be voted on separately.
October 23, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Drédyn Fontana — who was removed from his position of VP Academic and University affairs last year — moved a motion to consider the section of the bylaws concerning removing students separately.
Huntley says that according to the Societies' Act, the bylaw changes cannot be voted on separately.
Huntley says that according to the Societies' Act, the bylaw changes cannot be voted on separately.
Read more on the bylaw amendments here: ubyssey.ca/opinion/poin...
Point of Inquiry: Is stability worth a restriction on autonomy? The AMS asks students to decide for resource groups.
At the upcoming AGM, the AMS is going to ask members to support bylaw amendments that give long-term stability to resource groups like the Social Justice Centre and Pride Collective — at the cost of s...
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October 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Read more on the bylaw amendments here: ubyssey.ca/opinion/poin...
The agenda passes, with approximately 91% in favour.
Next up are the Proposed Bylaw amendments. After 10 minutes of discussion, students will have an opportunity to vote on whether these bylaw amendments go into effect.
Next up are the Proposed Bylaw amendments. After 10 minutes of discussion, students will have an opportunity to vote on whether these bylaw amendments go into effect.
October 23, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The agenda passes, with approximately 91% in favour.
Next up are the Proposed Bylaw amendments. After 10 minutes of discussion, students will have an opportunity to vote on whether these bylaw amendments go into effect.
Next up are the Proposed Bylaw amendments. After 10 minutes of discussion, students will have an opportunity to vote on whether these bylaw amendments go into effect.