Students' Union Election 2025

2025 Students Union Election Results
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Students’ Union:
The Students’ Union is a not-for-profit organization that operates with official standing at Wilfrid Laurier University. (This is not to be confused with the student government or council systems that may exist at other universities).
Undergraduate students at Wilfrid Laurier University, as dues-paying members of the Students’ Union, are eligible to vote for the following elected positions:
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Presidential Candidates
Ryan Jobby @ryan4supres

Hi Golden Hawks! My name is Ryan Jobby, and I am running to be your next Students’ Union President & CEO for the 2025/26 school year! Throughout my four years at Laurier, I have been deeply involved in campus life, serving in various leadership roles, participating in student initiatives, and striving to create a more inclusive and thriving community for all students. My platform is built on three key pillars: advocacy for students at every level, enhancing the delivery of student services, and fostering a stronger sense of Golden Hawk spirit. I am committed to advocating for your needs by uniting campus groups, supporting students in all areas, and pushing for meaningful change. I will work towards streamlining and expanding access to vital student services, ensuring everyone can navigate support with ease. Lastly, I aim to improve campus inclusivity, encourage programming that brings us together, and create an environment where every Golden Hawk feels proud to be part of this community. Let’s work together to make Laurier an even more extraordinary place for both current and future students!
Board of Directors Candidates
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Sawaab Samawa Anas (Acclaimed)
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Robert Bilodeau (Acclaimed)
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Lucas Chegahno (Acclaimed)
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Giulia Di Lollo (Acclaimed)
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Corey Ferguson (Acclaimed)

Lulia Habtemichael (Acclaimed)

Nicole Lehecka (Acclaimed)
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Conal Murphy (Acclaimed)
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Evan Rutherfurd (Acclaimed)
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Adam Ward (Acclaimed)
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David (Qifan) Zhao (Acclaimed)
Board of Governor's
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Veronica Philip (Acclaimed)
Senate
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Veronica Philip (Acclaimed)
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Hamza Iqbal (Acclaimed)
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Ruvahafi Jean Damour Mugabonihera (Acclaimed)
Referendum Questions
World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Fee Increase
To strengthen Laurier student's positive impact on the global refugee crisis, by increasing the number of sponsored student refugees offered life-changing educational opportunities at Laurier, do you support an increase in the non-refundable levy for the student refugee sponsorship program (WUSC) to $2 per half credit, up to a maximum of $8 per term?
Implementation date: September 1, 2025
Eligible voting members: All undergraduate students (Waterloo and Brantford)
Campus: Waterloo and Brantford
Grand River Transit U-Pass
Do you support the renewal of Grand River Transit’s Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass) Program and associated increase to the U-Pass fee for unlimited use of GRT buses and ION trains?
Effective September 1, 2025, the U-Pass Fee would be assessed at $124.91 per term, with an annual increase of no more than 5% until August 2030.
Implementation date: September 1, 2025.
Campus: Waterloo-based students.
Any associated and inflationary costs: No more than 5% annually.
Any applicable information regarding former referendum questions of a similar nature: Increase to an existing fee
Board Structure Constitution Change
Do you support the following constitutional change to update the structure of the Board of Directors:
Article IV, Section 1 would be amended from:
Section 1: A Board of Directors, comprised of twelve (12) Directors elected by the members, shall manage the business and affairs of the Corporation in all things. Of the twelve (12) Directors, no less than two (2) shall be from each campus in which the Corporation with the remaining Directors elected at large.
To:
Section 1: A Board of Directors, comprised of twelve (12) Directors elected by the members, shall manage the business and affairs of the Corporation in all things. Of the twelve (12) Directors, no less than two (2) shall be from Brantford, no less than two (2) shall be from Waterloo, and the remaining Directors shall be elected at large.
Implementation date: Immediately.
Campus: All undergraduate students.
Any associated and inflationary costs: N/A
Any applicable information regarding former referendum questions of a similar nature: Constitution (by-law) amendment.