URSU 2025 General Election

Introduction

The University of Regina Students’ Union (URSU) requires that elections are held regularly (in the form of a General and By-Election) to maintain a complete Board of Directors. URSU may also call for a referendum to have students vote on structural changes to student-supported levees.

General Information

The nomination package is meant to provide you with guidance and assistance through your URSU Elections experience. It is your responsibility to understand and adhere to the content contained herein. While this is not a substitute for the URSU Election and Referendum Bylaw, the URSU Constitution, The Non-Profit Corporations Act or any other relevant URSU governing documents, it contains a fairly comprehensive explanation of the election and campaigning regulations as they concern candidates and campaign groups. It also contains some helpful hints for running a successful campaign. You can access the NOMINATION PACKAGE here.

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In case any information given in this package conflicts with the information provided under any of the above-mentioned documents, the information provided in the above-mentioned documents will prevail. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the election, please feel free to consult the Chief Returning Officer (CRO).

IMPORTANT DATES

URSU 2025 General Election

Nomination Period: February 17th – March 3rd, 2025
Nomination Package Submission Deadline: March 3rd, 2025 @ 4:00 pm

Drop off at:

URSU Members Services Desk
Riddell Centre Room 221
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK

Attn: Chief Returning Officer or Email cro@ursu.ca

IMPORTANT DATES/DEADLINES

The IMPORTANT DATES/DEADLINES are available at the bottom of the page.

The Final List of Candidates

Attention: Candidates who have not yet shared their profiles are encouraged to provide the CRO with a brief resume and a photo. This will help students make more informed voting decision. Contact at cro@ursu.ca or gm@ursu.ca

URSU EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President

VP Student Affairs

**Mohamadsadegh Khosravani**
Candidate Profile

VP Operations and Finance

VP External Affairs

URSU BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Campion College

Center of Continuing Education

Art Faculty

Business Administration Faculty

Science Faculty

Engineering Faculty

Kinesiology and Health Studies Faculty

MAP Faculty

Education Faculty

Graduate Studies and Research

International Students

**Omar Mohammad Zadeh**
Candidate Profile

Women’s

Luther College

Nursing Faculty

Part-time Students

**Yash** **Chandarana**
Candidate Profile

Equity and Campaign

2SLGBTQ+Constituency

Students with Disability Constituency

First Nations University of Canada

La Cité

Social Work

Indigenous Students

URSU Senate

**Matthew McStravick**
Candidate Profile

**Pratham Brahmbhatt**
Candidate Profile

University Council

Executive Council

Let others know who you’re supporting—share!

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Agenda	Date
Notice of Election	Feb 3rd
Nomination Period	Feb 17th – March 3rd
Nomination Package Submission	Deadline: March 3rd @ 4:00 pm Drop off at: URSU Members Services Desk Riddell Centre Room 2213737 Wascana Parkway Regina, SK Attn: Chief Returning Officer or email cro@ursu.ca
All Candidates’ Meeting with CRO	March 3rd @ 6:00 pm Over Zoom ATTENDANCE MANDATORY
Executive Candidates Expectations Interview with GM of URSU	February 24th – 27th Mandatory for all candidates for Executive positions. Email gm@ursu.ca for an appointment
Nomination Withdrawal	Deadline: March 5th @ 4:00 pm Submit to: cro@ursu.ca
Campaign Period	Begins: March 6th @ 12:00 am Ends: March 19th @ 11:59 pm
Candidate Profiles Submission	Deadline: March 5th @ 4:00 pm DIGITAL COPIES ONLY Submit to: cro@ursu.ca
All Candidates Forum	March 12th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Over Zoom ATTENDANCE MANDATORY
Voting Polls Open	March 20th @ 12:00 am Voting link sent to URSU student emails
Voting Polls Close	March 21st @ 11:59 pm
Results Announced	Preliminary results announced March 22nd @ 1:00 am
Poster Tear Down	Deadline: March 22nd, 2025 by 8:00 pm
Expense Form & Receipts Due	Deadline: March 24th, 2025 @ 9:00 am Drop off at :URSU Members Services Desk Riddell Centre Room 2213737 Wascana Parkway Attn: Chief Returning Officer Or email cro@ursu.ca

Key Dates and Times to Remember