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187.2 TABLE OF CONTENTS EDITORIAL 4. SO, THERE’S AN ELECTION OPINION 5. SATIRE 5. SAFEWALK 6. THE INDIAN ACT 6. TALK NERDY TO ME 7. FOOTBALL 8. DIARY OF A VET STUDENT 8. ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT 9. THOUGHTS ON TRUDEAU ELECTION 10. ENVIRONMENWTAL POLICIES 11. A GUIDE TO VOTING

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WE ARE NOT GOING TO TELL YOU TO GO VOTE — that’s a choice you get to make — but what we will say though is, consider it. The results of this election will impact all of Canada. They will affect your community and they will affect communities you’re not a part of. No single candidate or party is perfect, just as there is no one political ideology that is without criticism. But harm is not a zero-sum game, and whatever choice you make — to vote, to not vote, who you vote for — will have very real effects on our country and both for the good and the bad. Within any democracy our obligation is to consider those outside ourselves and to ask how the choices we make can echo out into the community. Do your research. Don’t just listen to your family. Don’t just listen to your friends. Listen to and try to understand the perspectives of those around you. But don’t stop there. Read widely. Be critical of rhetoric that is divisive, and especially when it promises better unity though this division. Be patient and cautious and talk to people whose experiences and perspectives are different, perhaps even opposed, to your own. Not all are valid, but all are worth considering (even if it serves no purpose other than to be able to confidently say

they are invalid). Be forgiving and understand that we can disagree with an individual but still support their politics, and that, while imperfect, it is necessary to consider both. In this issue we’ve included a guide to voting. It’s basic, but it should be enough to get you feeling comfortable with the process. When election day itself comes, know that if you are eligible to vote, a parttime job should not prevent you from voting. Eligible voters who work are entitled to three consecutive hours for voting and your employer should already know this. If you do decide to vote, be sure that do so with some degree of understanding and compassion. If you choose not to vote, be sure that this choice comes from a place of deliberation rather than resignation and be sure to write the candidate who wins and let them know why you didn’t vote. See you at the polls!

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This Column Is Not Satire: A Very Very Big-Time RE:SafeWalk Serious Column About Important Issues That Referendum Affect Everyone, Even You No place to eat... YESTERNIGHT, DEAR READER, I was absolutely astounded to find not a single eatery open in our dear city of Guelph, Ontario. We may be an agricultural capital, and it is a well accepted fact that if one ate today, one simply must thank a farmer, yet I had no farmers to thank this night, reader. Not a single smallholder or lone landowner! My night began thusly: After a grueling day of significant socializing, cocktailing, chin-wagging, and elbow-adjacentry with many of this city’s most talked-about magnates and intellectuals — I shant’nt name their names, but suffice to say that you’ve heard of them—I found myself in desperate need of foodfortification. It was a Tuesday evening, and my Range Rover was having it’s Rovers rearranged, as it were. Surely Uber was an option, but I learned long ago that hired help must be vigorously vetted and scrupulously screened. It was then that I remembered the Public Transit system. A quaint mode of transport used by the masses, and one that was sure to ensure me an experience of the true culture of this town. It is as Pulp themselves once wrote. I wanted to live like common people. Indeed I did want to do whatever common people do. Once safely aboard, I lay delicately reclined over several of the unoccupied seats within the vehicle. Speaking in what I a ssumed wa s the local accent, I asked someone to move so that I could stretch out a bit more comfortably. When they did indeed move, I slipped a tuppence of coin into their hand as a simple but effective thank you. Charity is more than just the name of my second husband’s third stepdaughter. It’s a way of living. Now reader, I admit that I was not certain what I wanted my dining experience to be. You know the feeling, I’m sure. It is late at night, your serving team has gone home to their assorted bungalows and walkups for the evening, so now you haven’t so much as a sommelier at hand to assist you in your night-time nourishment! This night in particular it was getting quite late, and I don’t like to eat late (as it can disturb the congenial workings of my already delicate digestion), but as I say, I was indeed ravenous. Something simple was all I needed. Perhaps Moules et Frites, I reasoned, or something else French-ish; not fancy, just whatever one might find in any old classic Parisian boîte. I decided to open myself to the locals, to learn liberally from their scrappy, salt-of-the-earth lifestyles. But

dear reader, these particular locals shied away from me like a modest mare from a debutante attempting her debut debutage. It currently became clear that it was my air of cultured sophistication. Don’t be intimidated by these clothes, I said, after standing up gracefully and taking one of my fellow passengers by the hand: Yes, I did buy this tweed suit in Paris and yes it is vintage, I told her as I gently patted her hand, but that doesn’t mean we cannot commune together. The bus driver, who I might add was a brutish and bestial man, asked—no, demanded — that I get off the bus, claiming that I was “belligerent” and had “clearly been drinking.” I pointed out that he was in need of under-eye-cream, and offered to get him in touch with my dermatological life-coach Sufjan PetticoatJones. My generosity was not returned, dear reader. Not even close. While walking the rest of the way into town I saw some of this city’s most charming architecture, including Ponyboy Vapes (surely a literary homage to S. E. Hinton herself), and in the distance, the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate — which is, of course, what I call my mother. I also saw two skunks. The first restaurant I came upon was a charming nouveau-americano establishment that I believe is locally owned and sourced. It had a very modern, dare I say, even pop-art inspired sign out front and was advertising a delightful latenight menu of something called McTasters™. The Scots are known for their hearty culinary creations, and I do love anything beginning with a patronymic prefix. I was Shocked, reader, truly shocked, to discover that the dining room was closed! I mean, I know times are tough for some people, but closed? It did have a quaint ordering window around the back that seemed to be open, and I thought I could go one night without silverware and linens. I do have a cottage estate in the Muskokas, so roughing it was not out of my wheelhouse. After all, the Muskoka estate has only one footman and a parttime chef. This little window was obviously inspired by the Food Truck fad that is all the rage in Toronto, London, and LA (the locations of my three summer homes), and it seemed enticingly rustic. If my footman and part-time personal chef could see me now, I thought! My high was short lived, reader. I shudder thinking of it even now. They would not serve me! I have never been so scandalized in my whole life, except for maybe

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once, earlier than night when my personage, already on the verge of collapse from hunger and fatigue, was thrown so unceremoniously from that city bus. But here again, I was being thrown! Quite literally, the server, with their words, literally threw me aside as if I was an old copy of The Economist in a dentist’s office. “Get out of the laneway,” they screamed. “This is for cars only!” I don’t know who I should complain to, but when I find out... they called me all sorts of horrible names and even threatened to call the police, when all I did was try to order a selection of their artfully crafted culinary creations and then throw a small rock, really just a pebble, at their hideous little window after being rejected so uncouthly. I centered myself using an ancient meditation technique taught to me by Sufjan Petticoat-Jones himself. (I’d repeat it here, but I’m afraid you’d all owe my dear Sufjan $850 for the privilege). And I continued into town. Reader, imagine my growing horror when I found that the next three dining establishments I passed were all closed. I had already resigned myself to the realization that any chance of getting mussels was out the door, but now I was staring down the long barrel of the possibility that I’d be unable to get anything at all. Guelph, a thriving metropolis, and not a single restaurant open! It was barely 2 am and for a Tuesday night, I figured there must be something, something! My god, I’d settle for a seasonal tasting menu and a martini made with plastic-bottled vodka, at the very least! For hours I walked, until finally, around 2:30 am, I came upon what would be my savior. I won’t say the name, because this particular eatery had one of the crassest names I have ever heard. Yes, we all know Prune in the east village (which I have been to) was bad, given the unappealing image of the shriveled laxatives it conjures in the mind, but this was even worse. I shall simply call it Corpulent Illegitimate-Child Tex-Mex Wraps. Well reader, what it lacked in name it more than made up for by the sheer outstanding audacity of it even being open! I ordered for myself one hand-crafted “Huge Tequila Lime Chicken Burrito,” made-to-order with rice, beans, and the chef’s choice of finishings, and after taking several Imodium, I stared in on what was truly some exceptional cuisine. n By: Dietarily Distraught EDITOR’S NOTE: Each Month we invite writers to contribute their hot takes, stories, and insights on big-time serious important topics. To contribute your work, visit www.theontarion.com/submit

You should be voting in the upcoming CSA election J a c k F i s h e r | Fo r m e r C S A P r e s i d e n t

THE U OF G CAMPUS is a special place. We often talk about the campus culture we’re a part of and how great it is, but that didn’t happen overnight. It’s taken years of building and fighting for students to attain the level of community support we have. And Doug Ford is trying to tear the whole thing down. In an effort to maintain our campus culture, the CSA is running a referendum this Fall to support the SafeWalk program. SafeWalk is a service run by student volunteers that provides safe and reliable volunteers to walk with students on campus during evening and night hours every day of the week. “Walk Safe Programs” were one of those things that the Province deemed essential to maintain following the falsely named Student Choice Initiative; however, they did so without stipulating whether it would be student unions, universities, or community programs that run these Walk Safe Programs. The SafeWalk program on our campus is not funded independently and currently draws operating costs from the $18 CSA fee you pay once a semester. To make sure you, the students still have access to volunteers “Out There, Every Night,” you need to vote in the CSA referendum this September 24 to 27, via your Gryphmail. For only $0.75 per student SafeWalk will be able to operate at the level they planned to for this year and for years to come. While the CSA has been running the background logistics for SafeWalk since its inception, it’s no longer feasible for them to do that when they cannot even guarantee their own funding yearto-year. n Currently, SafeWalk operates every night 7:30 pm – 2:30 pm.

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Talk Nerdy to Me Is Back! Ta s h a Fa l c o n e r

I’M TASHA FALCONER, the writer of Talk Nerdy to Me. I have a BA from the University of Guelph and an MSc in psychology with a specialization in sexuality from Trent University. I am currently in my first year of my PhD here at the University of Guelph in the Family Relations and Applied Nutrition department. My research tends to focus on sexual communication, but I am interested in a wide variety of topics related to sexuality. My goal with this column is to provide accurate sexuality information based on research from a sex-positive point of view. There are a lot of choices we make in relation to sexuality, but it can be difficult to make them when we do not have all the information. I want to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your sexuality. Meaning, I want to be able to discuss the topics that are important to you! We are changing it up this year. Instead of me determining what topics to tackle, I will be answering your sexuality questions. This will allow you to get the information you want and need. If there is something you’re burning to know or a question you’ve always been too shy to ask, now is your chance. n Please visit www.theontarion.com/submit to submit you questions.

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One Thing You Didn’t Know About the Indian Act R o b e r t F l ewe l l i n g

TRYING TO UNDERSTAND the Indian Act in Canada is an attempt to understand over 250 years of colonialism in North America, and 500 years of European-driven imperialism worldwide. Over the course of a few months, this column, One Thing You Didn’t Know About the Indian Act, will cover different aspects of the Indian Act, a piece of legislation that has influenced Canada’s socio-economic development, often to the detriment of First Nations. This semester, this column will explore the past and present sections of the Act. It will uncover and discuss the inherent racism, misogyny, and classism of the Indian Act and the institutions built to support it, such as the Department of Indian Affairs. The intent of this column is to inspire you, to enrage you, and to engage you. Whether you are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or non-Indigenous, the Indian Act is an important aspect of Canadian history and the Canadian present. The Indian Act originated in 1876, but its current iteration is wrought with outdated and paternalistic notions of governance. Canada initially developed the Act to manage the rights that were “allowed” to Indigenous peoples based on antiquated notions of conqueror and conquered, when in reality, these “rights” (Aboriginal rights) were never Canada’s to control or bestow. These rights were, and still are, inherent rights belonging to Indigenous peoples, proudly held before the arrival of colonial powers, and even more proudly maintained after the unjust seizure of the land. To say that the Indian Act “bestows” or “grants” certain provisions would be akin to saying that the protection of human rights hinges upon the existence of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the UN Human Rights Conventions, or the Geneva code. In reality, these codes, conventions, and charters exist to solidify and defend the pre-existing, inherent, and inalienable rights of all people; they do not bestow them. The Indian Act is no exception. To say otherwise implies the existence of a secondclass citizen/inferior being, someone whose rights are more like privileges and dependent on the goodwill of the state. While the Indian Act has undergone a significant amount of change since its inception (most notably in 1951 and 1985, which removed some of the more obvious discriminatory policies), the Act still has a long way to go before it amounts to anything resembling a fair piece of legislation aimed at bettering the lives of those still subjugated by it. The Indian Act and its ideological predecessors are the mediums through which Canada, via British institutional frameworks, attempted to assimilate the Indigenous populations of North America. More recently, researchers are linking Canada’s Indian Act to genocide. The Indian Act and the federal agents who actuated it controlled many aspects of Indigenous life, from who qualified as “Status Indian” and could live on reserve to the transmission and demonstration of culture and religion through ceremony. The Act and its respective institutions are not benevolent. They did not originate to protect or preserve, but to destroy, dismantle, and decay the very fabric of Indigenous societies. They were intended to eliminate cultural and physical expressions of Indigenous being, such that the “problem” disappears. Recent amendments have left the act teetering on a rotten

foundation, shot through with hollow sentiments, empty promises, and unimpactful efforts at reform. The Act, combined with the current status of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee and the National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women paints a very poor picture of the Canadian governments attitudes towards Indigenous well-being. The disdain and mistreatment of Indigenous peoples in Canada is exemplified by Canada’s actions on the world stage. In 2007, Canada, along with the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, voted against the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The UNDRIP is an “international instrument” adopted by the United Nations on September 13, 2007, to enshrine (according to Article 43) the rights that “constitute the minimum standards for the survival, dignity and well-being of the indigenous peoples of the world.” The United Nations Human Rights Committee declared that Canada’s treatment of the Indigenous populations of North America fell far below international legal and moral standards, and would be held accountable by the international community. While Canada has since changed its stance on the UNDRIP, its decision to vote against and its continued mistreatment and mismanagement of the Indian Act speaks volumes. Regardless of who fell under the dark shadow of the Indian Act, its historical and continued purpose is clear. In the words of Indian Affairs superintendent Duncan Campbell Scott (1913–1932), “I want to get rid of the Indian problem.... Our object is to continue until there is not a single Indian in Canada that has not been absorbed into the body politic, and there is no Indian question.” This is further echoed by the 1969 White Paper of the oftenvenerated Pierre Trudeau, who also believed, perhaps less maliciously, that Indigenous peoples should become “regular” Canadian citizens. Thus, the Indian Act of 1876 and subsequent amendments were the “solutions” to the “Indian Problem.” In reality, the original guardians and inhabitants of the land were (and are) subjected to harsh, paternalistic laws intended to make life as an “Indian” unbearable, such that they would forgo their “status” and opt for “enfranchisement” — all terms that will be dissected and discussed through this column. The goal of this column is to teach you one or two things about the origin and intent of the Indian Act. And they should make you angry. n

The Act and its respective institutions are not benevolent.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Following the publication of Treaty No. 3 (1792) in March of 2019, The Ontarion has again partnered with Dr. Brittany Luby for an experiential learning collaboration between The Ontarion and Dr. Luby’s class. To read Treaty No. 3 (1792) visit: www.theontarion.com/2019/03/28/treaty-no-3-1792

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THE FOOTBALL GAME, it’s part of the quintessential college experience... or maybe that’s just what movies have fooled me into thinking. Either way, it was high on my list of things to do while on exchange for a semester here at the University of Guelph. As an Australian, I know pretty much nothing about American football. As a result, I was left with a lot of questions after watching my first game. What better place to pose them than in the school newspaper? My first thought was that on TV and movies they definitely don’t show the part about “downs” and the team having to get the ball 10 yards down the field to keep the ball. That’s kind of a core part of the game. So TV and movies are misleading. Shocker. Also, don’t these games usually happen at night in TV and movies? Overall, I felt extremely lied to. As far as gameplay, I knew when we scored a goal, but that was about it. Yes, I have since been informed it is not called “a goal.” Although, surely it’s not called a touchdown when we kick the ball through the hoops, is it? This game is complicated. Like, overly complicated. I was deeply confused as to why the umpires just let the fouls add up. It was bizarre. Someone explained it to me, but I still don’t get it. I grew up watching rugby. Which leads me to my next point: Why is there so much padding? Do they throw away the ball once it’s been used, or do they keep them around the field for convenience? This is a genuine question I would like answered. I even tried Googling it. There were so many people on the sidelines. There were so many players not playing. There must have been like thirty players not on the field. For some reason, as I watched I kept flashing back to this one very bad Disney movie where the tortured quarterback kid tried to compare football to fairy tales—or something like that. He goes on about heroes and villains… it was ridiculous and hilarious. I’ve seen better football movies, I swear, but that one just kept coming into my head for some reason. I took issue with the whole drinking tent thing. I didn’t expect it to be such a family event, full of little gryphons and whatnot. I thought it would be more college debauchery, which it definitely was not. Why were there so many advertisements? And why were they all for milk and meat? I get that this is a farming community, but still. I don’t know why I found them so funny, but I did. I absolutely loved how they have those pump up videos or whatever they’re called, where it’s all the players and it’s super dramatic. They were so good. Australia would never. I went to a baseball game in Toronto and the players danced to “Baby Shark,” which was also fantastic. Sports here are much more family oriented than I expected. Back home we just watch sports and get drunk. Or maybe that’s just me. Why did so many people leave at halftime? Honestly, I understand showing up late, but leaving early... you’re missing the final score! Though I totally understand if you left to go watch the women’s rugby team because frankly they’re the best team we’ve got and deserve the fanfare and extravagance that the football team gets. While I was confused for the majority of the game, I actually had a really fun time. It’s definitely worth going, especially considering Guelph students get in for free. The best part about the game is the atmosphere. The best part about school here, in fact, is the atmosphere. There’s so much pride in the school and our teams, and that’s something I wish we had more of back home. So yeah, I might need to Google a few things, but I’d consider myself a football fan. Even though I’ll definitely get in trouble for calling anything but soccer football. n

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Omega Tau Sigma: Life as an OTS Delta What even is the vet frat? Carleigh Cathcart

THERE ARE LOTS of things that Guelphites know about those of us at The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC): the historic main building we occupy on the northwest corner of campus; the black jackets we wear, each class year’s colourful mascot emblazoned on the front; the barn of teaching cows we work with, tucked behind the Animal Science building. There is one topic, however, that very few people seem to know about, and that is the veterinary fraternity. T he O me g a Tau S i g m a fraternity is an international, professional veterinary fraternity that was founded over a century ago. The University of Guelph division is known as the Delta chapter and has been around almost as long – since the 1913–1914 school year. Though it remains a fraternity in name, OTS is a co-ed group of brothers and sisters. Given the demographics of the profession and modern societal dynamics, it only makes sense for the fraternity to welcome future veterinarians of all identities. Women have been both members of the frat and residents of the Delta house since 1983. Yes, we have a house! Located virtually across from the OVC, the Delta house can fit up to 32 students and is a convenient option for time- and transit-constrained vet students. Living with fellow future vets allows students in all years to engage with their future colleagues, receive helpful advice, and simply reside in an environment where everyone can relate to the pressures you’re under. While not a resident myself, I’ve seen many friendships strengthen among those sharing the Delta walls and halls. “But what does the frat do?” Despit e the common med ia portrayal of fraternities as alcohol-forcing, brutally-hazing party homes, OTS provides an environment that is academically, socially,

and emotionally supportive. Any OVC student is welcome in the frat (no drinking necessary), provided they fulfill the requirements placed upon us all. Every Delta is expected to complete shifts related to maintaining the house, assisting with frat events, and contributing to the greater community. Annual dues cover costs such as house maintenance, food and drinks, and event expenses. OTS events include, but certainly are not limited to, bi-weekly meetings, a Christmas dinner, an annual formal, networking nights, and numerous charity events. In past years, Deltas have held food and clothing drives, regular blood donor clinics, park cleanups, charity haunted houses, and retirement residence visits. Their signature event, the OTS Dog Jog, occurs every March in the University’s arboretum and has collectively raised over $60,000 for the OVC Pet Trust since its inception in 2011. As a Delta, I am proud of our fraternity and the contributions each member makes to each other and to the greater community. Being a part of something “bigger” has allowed me to expand my social circle, seek advice, and maintain my sanity. The soul of true Greek life lies not in the parties to be had, but the experiences (and friendships) gained. I’m grateful for my time as a Delta so far, and recommend the fraternity to any future vet student seeking social and professional enrichment. n

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Guelph alum wins scholarship from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. Alumni Spotlight KATE O’NEILL, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Honours in Environmental Science from the University of Guelph in 2013, has earned a scholarship from The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. Scholarships are awarded in recognition of outstanding commitment to academic pursuits in the field of freshwater fisheries. “I have been conducting my Masters research on the Tsolum River in the Comox Valley, with the aim of identifying groundwater and surface water interactions using temperature loggers,” says O’Neill in a statement released by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. “Identifying, protecting, and restoring critical thermal refugia for salmonids will be

especially important in the face of our changing climate. I would like to continue to study ways in which we can mitigate changes that will adversely affect fish health.” The scholarship will support O’Neill as she continues working towards her Masters in Ecological Restoration, a joint program between the British Columbia Institute of Technology and Simon Fraser University. Other students selected for a scholarship were Mark Frisson of Vancouver Island University, Chenoa Flack of BCIT and Katie Zinn of University of British Columbia. n

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Think back to all the offensive things you did 20 years ago My complicated thoughts on Trudeau O d e s i a H ow l e t t

DURING THE SECOND WEEK of his re-election campaign, Liberal Party leader, Justin Trudeau, admitted to wearing black/brownface after pictures surfaced in Time Magazine and Global News. Time Magazine obtained a photograph from 2001 showing Trudeau wearing brownface at a party at the private school where he was a teacher. A couple hours later, Trudeau personally responded to the photograph and apologized for his behaviour. At this time, he also mentioned that there was another instance of his darkening his face for entertainment. Less than 12 hours later, Global News found a third instance of Trudeau wearing blackface in the 1990s. When my best friend told me about Trudeau’s scandals, my reaction was a mix of shock and incredulity that made me audibly laugh. As a black woman, learning that anyone chose to put on blackface is disgusting and disappointing, but later learning that the images were from 2001 and the 1990s made me question my original feelings. Don’t get me wrong: what he did was wrong. But we have to acknowledge that context is important and he did it 20 to 30 years ago. Think back to all the offensive things you did 20 years ago. I will be the first to admit that I did things in my past that were terrible. But I also like to think that I’ve grown, learned from my mistakes, and am now a different person. I would never now say

anything as offensive as I did when I was younger because now have a better understanding of how actions can negatively affect communities of people. We need to create an environment where people can acknowledge their faults and grow from them. Right now, being ashamed and hiding our past does nothing but create a ticking time-bomb for when news finally breaks. And, just as Trudeau did, we will beat ourselves up and overcompensate to show that we’re no longer the way we used to be; Trudeau specifically called Jagmeet Singh, the New Democratic Party leader, and apologized for his actions. I personally believe this was the worst thing for him to do. Apologizing to the only person of colour in the race segregates them more. In doing this, Trudeau stripped the respect from people of colour and shifted the focus to himself — again. The public has a right to be ang r y and disappointed, and I cannot challenge the reaction or lived experience of anyone, but there also comes a time when someone’s past should be left in the past, so long as they can demonstrate how they learn from their actions and mistakes in the future. n

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What you need to know about the 2019 Federal Election Ifrah Ikram

Liberal Party of Canada Recently, Trudeau has come under fire for continuing the building of the Trans Mountain Pipeline, which poses a number of environmental concerns for Canadians. The Liberals have taken initiatives to combat and off set environmental issues that may arise as a result of the Pipeline. Throughout this process, the Liberals have followed the guidance from the National Energy Board, resulting in a collaborative set of recommendations on the transition into clean energy. Among these recommendations are long-term management for the Salish Sea, updating oil spill response requirements, and marine bird monitoring and protection. The Liberal Party has shown efforts to improve its relations with Indigenous communities affected by the construction of the Trans Mountain Pipeline while also working towards offsetting harm to the environment. However, Trudeau’s ideas to financially compensate the Indigenous community with the Pipeline do not resolve many of the problems that still exist. They have also conceived a framework regarding climate change and clean growth within Canada. This includes continuing the use of carbon tax, making a three billion dollar investment to support innovation and bring clean technologies to the market,

reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas, and offering federal rebates for opting for zero-emission vehicles. Trudeau has also advocated for the improvement of energy efficient appliances within homes.

Conservative Party of Canada Under the Harper administration, the Conservatives were known to decrease carbon dioxide emissions. Scheer’s Conservatives are heavily opposed to the carbon tax and want to focus instead on the development and innovation of green technologies. One example of how they will achieve this is by implementing a limit for CO2 emissions. Those who exceed the limit, such as businesses and corporations, will be required to invest in research, development, and adoption of emission-reducing technology, respective of their industries. The Conservatives also want to promote a Green Homes Tax Credit which is intended to help Canadians pay for energy efficient renovations within their homes. Overall, in lieu of a carbon tax, the Conservatives want to increase funding for technology and innovations, as well as improve the management of protected lands and wetlands. The protection of waterways is a vital part of this goal, and

they will achieve it by ending the dumping of raw sewage into marine or freshwater ecosystems.

New Democratic Party (NDP) The NDP has outlined specific actions regarding environmental policies. Some of these include stopping fossil fuel subsidies and having carbon-free electricity by 2030. Like the Liberals, the NDP plan on continuing the carbon tax and offering rebates for households under the federal backstop plan while targeting the industries responsible for the greater carbon emissions. The NDP’s goal regarding transit is to invest in a low-carbon transit project, as well as encouraging transit use by eliminating fares. They also advocate for a high-frequency rail along the QuebecWindsor corridor to provide a crucial transportation link for communities and businesses alike. Zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) are also an important component of the NDP’s plan to promote a greener Canada. Not only are the NDP looking to increase the manufacturing of ZEVs in Canada, but they are offering an incentive of $15,000 to families to encourage the use of ZEVs and eliminating the federal taxes on Canadian-made ZEVs.

The NDP plans to involve First Nations, Inuits, and Metis communities in the decision-making level while expanding the Indigenous Guardians Program which will invest and support the creation of Indigenous-managed protected areas. They also want to utilize Indigenous traditional and ecological knowledge to improve efforts to keep people safe and respond to emergencies, such as wildfires and floods.

Green Party The goal of the Green Party is to power both businesses and homes with renewable energy with the use of a National Electric Grid. This would enable abundant hydro, solar, and wind energy resources that would be accessible to all Canadians. The Green Party also stressed targeted investments in renewable and efficient energy production, digital upgrades, cleantech manufacturing, and eco-tourism. By investing in tourism, the idea is to decrease reliance on industries that cause environmental harm such as mining. Another one of their proposed programs is the Establish Green Worker Training Program, which will teach fossil fuel workers about the renewable energy industries. The program includes investing in geothermal, tidal, and wind energy while training workers to develop skills in these areas in order to transition to green technologies.

Election day is mere weeks away and one topic on the minds of many voters is the environment. Listed here are the major parties and their policies regarding the environment.

Justin Trudeau is the Leader of Liberal Party and the current Prime Minister of Canada

Andrew Scheer is the Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada

Jagmeet Singh is the Leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party

Elizabeth May is the Leader of the Green Party of Canada

What is the Federal Election?

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The Canadian federal election determines who will become the Prime Minister. In each electoral district, or “riding,” Canadians elect a member of parliament (MP) who is sent to the House of Commons. The party that wins the most ridings in the general election is asked by the Governor General to form the government, and the leader of that party becomes the Prime Minister. The party that wins the second-highest number of seats in the House of Commons becomes the Official Opposition.

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Justin Trudeau is the current Prime Minister of Canada and the leader of Liberal Party of Canada. He was elected to office in 2015.

When is Election Day?

Monday October 21st, 2019 How Do I Know If I Am Eligible to Vote? How Do I Make Sure I Am Registered To Vote?

You can vote in the federal election if you are a Canadian citizen, are eighteen years of age or older on election day, reside in the area of the polling station, and have valid ID and proof of address.

If you received a Voter Information Card in the mail, then you are registered to vote. If you did not receive a voter registration letter in the mail, you can register to vote online by visiting the Elections Canada online voter registration.

Where & When Can I Vote?

What Will Be On the Ballot?

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You will be able to vote on the University of Guelph Campus from Saturday, October 5th to Wednesday, October 9th, 2019.

When you go to vote, you will be voting for a member of parliament in your riding.

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You can vote at an advance poll on Friday, October 11th, Saturday, October 12th, Sunday, October 13th, and Monday, October 14th.

The ballot will be a list of all the candidates in your riding with their name and political party.

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You can vote at any Elections Canada office. Offices are open seven days a week.

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You can vote at your designated polling station on election day: Monday October 21st, 2019. For more information, including how to find the advance polling station closest to you and how to check whether a polling station is accessible, visit www.elections.ca

The ballot will have a white circle beside each candidate’s name.

What Do I Bring With Me To Vote? Option 1: One piece of ID Either your driver’s license or any other card issued by a Canadian government (federal, provincial/territorial or local) with your photo, name and current address.

Why Is It Important To Vote? Voting allows your voice to be heard and has a significant impact on your future, your community, and future generations. Voting allows you to be an active member of your community and your country. The results of the election directly affect you and every vote matters.

Option 2: Two pieces of ID One piece of ID must have your current address and both pieces of ID must have your name. For example, two of the following: student card, bank statement, voter information card, or utility bill. Option 3: If you don’t have ID You are still able to vote if you declare your identity and address in writing and have someone who knows you and who is assigned to your polling station vouch for you. The voucher must be able to prove their identity and address

More information on the federal election and voting can be found at www.elections.ca

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Holy Smokes Returns to Guelph Celebrating Guelph’s musicians and doing so in a way that allows women to take centre stage Eliana Sinicropi

HOLY SMOKES Music Festival is about celebrating Guelph’s musicians and doing so in a way that allows women to take centre stage. All the acts included in the festival identify as women or non-binary, allowing a unique showcase of talent. The festival is also entirely run by women or non-binary people. The venues are owned by women, the technicians are women, and all the acts identify as women or non-binary. This year the festival will take place from October 3rd to 5th. The festival’s creators, Alanna Gurr and Charlotte Moore, put together the festival to promote inclusivity. In addition to heading their own bands, (though Gurr admits with a laugh they do not perform themselves), Gurr and Moore have tasked themselves with creating a conduit for similar, sometimes overshadowed, voices. As Gurr told The Ontarion “There’s always more we can do in terms of inclusivity.”

Going into its second year, Holy Smokes ha s ga r nered significant support and praise from Guelphites and sponsors alike. Gurr spoke about the immense support they received with a quiet awe, especially when discussing how applications from interested performers started to pile up almost immediately after the festival last year. However, while acts were eager to join up, technicians were slightly harder to come by, and finding them often meant reaching out to female technicians from as far as Niagara Falls. Gurr spoke about the festival with a passion that belies the personal significance this music festival holds for her. Gurr, who also co-runs the Girls Rock Camp here in Guelph, told The Ontarion that when she was younger: “I had no female role models. I felt intimidated.” This lack of female representation drew her to more unassuming roles and scared her

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Spotlight: War Memorial Hall Name: War Memorial Hall Date of birth: June 10, 1924 Age: 94 years old

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FROM 1914 TO 1918, over 700 faculty, alumni, and students from the University of Guelph enlisted for service during the First World War. Of those, 109 never returned. Students and Agricultural College faculty agreed that there needed to be a memorial erected in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the war. In 1919, the University of Guelph asked alumni to donate, for the first of many times to come, to the building of a memorial. They received $60,000 from alumni and $40,000 from the provincial government. Unfortunately, the Agricultural College faculty and students could not agree on a location; students wanted the site to be on the corner of Gordon Street and Colle g e Av enue , but there were Norway Spruce that the University did not want removed. Rather than continue arguing as to where to put the memorial, the students took matters into their own hands. In the middle of the night, they cut down the trees themselves and, using shovels and wheelbarrows, they excavated the foundations for the building. Once the foundation was completed, the building was created

with Georgetown limestone and War Memorial Hall officially opened on June 10, 1924, the 50th anniversary of the Agricultural College. INSIDE THE ENTRANCE of War Memorial Hall stands a shovel in a glass case. This shovel was used by the Minister of Agriculture, the Honorable Manning Doherty, a graduate of the Agricultural College, in October 1921 to turn the first sod. The shovel was then put up for auction where it was purchased by the senior class of 1922 who outbid the women of the MacDonald Institute, paying $500. The hall seats over 800 and

presidents of the University, hung in portraits around the main hall, were watching as students crossed the stage. In an alcove, between the two front main entrances, is the Memorial Chapel. Behind gated doors, two bronze tablets face each other; the left plaque shows the names of the 109 fallen soldiers and the right plaque with the names of those who died during the Second World War from 1939 to 1945. The impact of these tablets affect alumni who walk through the building during Alumni Weekend and campus tours, but are often overlooked by students rushing to their next class. Two Books of Remembrance, one for the First World Wa r and one for the S econd World War, are laid on their own respective podiums and list the names of all who served in the armed forces. In the middle of the chapel, on a solid wooden table and surrounded by poppies, sits a book, In Flanders Fields, based on the poem by Guelph’s own John McCrae. The bold red of the book and poppies easily grab the attention of passersby but the dusty demeanor of the gated chapel separates past from present.

“Inside the entrance of War Memorial Hall stands a shovel in a glass case.” was used as a cultural centre for the University and the city of Guelph. Many concerts and talks have been hosted in the building, including Sarah McLachlan, Rush, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, and Jann Arden. Until February 2018, convocation was hosted in War Memorial Hall and easily felt as though the past

The historical significance of the building is restricted behind gates and easily is bypassed. Yet, this space offers a chance to stop and acknowledge a part of our history and show our respects to those who went to war and those who created this permanent space of remembrance. Dr. O.J. Stevenson, a noted

writer and head of the English department for over 20 years, wrote a poem called “The Light of Remembrance” that is present in the chapel. Because of him, the light in “The Vaulted Room,” the Memorial Chapel, burn night and day — that is why the lights in the front of War Memorial Hall cannot be turned off. n

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Selections from the Archive:

Bottles and Boisterous Beaus An Album of Wine Labels Melissa McAfee | Special Collections Librarian

THE ENCHANTING ALBUM that these lables come from was recently acquired for our culinary ephemera collection, which is comprised of advertising pamphlets, beer labels, menus, calendars, broadsides, and posters. The album contains 211 predominately German wine labels, collected by Lizzie Randell of Shropshire, England, dating from circa 1834–1862. Lizzie was admired for her beauty and her excellence in Greek. In meeting with her many suitors, she requested that they dispense with the formalities of courtship and instead bring her a good bottle of wine. This album is a record of sorts of her encounters with these potential beaus. At the end of these dates, she skillfully removed the labels from all but three of the wine bottles using a mixture of bergamot and yellow soap. The missing labels were on bottles that she cracked over the heads of suitors who became too drunk or rowdy. In addition to the fascinating story of Lizzie Randell, this book is interesting because of the techniques used to print the wine labels. Many of them are early examples of the use of chromolithography, a process of making multi-colored prints, which relied

on the use of several lithographic stones, one for each color. Lithography was invented by the German actor and playwright, Alois Senefedler in 1798 to print music. This printing process employs flat surfaces and chemicals instead of carved or etched surfaces used in relief or intaglio printing. Chromolithography is an expensive and lengthy printing process. Senefelder, first described it in 1818 in his book, A Course on Lithography. The earliest examples of chromolithographs are from the 1830s to 1840s, few of which survive, making the chromolithographs in this album extraordinarily rare. Another printing process that can be seen in the album is the gold stamping on indigo-dyed paper, a process used on Japanese textiles in the 19th century.n

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It’s Bad... But Not All Bad There is some good news for the environment S a r a h K r o l ew s k i

MUCH OF TODAY’S NEWS portrays bleak hope for the future of the environment, but recent research efforts have revealed that our planet is in no way a lost cause and that old ways of doing things can be improved. SOLAR PANELS The journal Joule just released a study showing how solar panels that last only ten years can still have a positive impact on the earth. It was previously thought that it was not worthwhile to invest in short-lived solar panels, and instead, people should opt for panels that last up to twentyfive years. This study states that by focusing on short-lived solar panels, individual panels can be periodically replaced as they get old without having to replace the entire system. This means that more solar panels can be produced more cheaply, and that the panels can be recycled once newer models come out.

FLOOD RESISTANT CROPS A study posted in Science recently revealed that it could be possible to modify plants to become more resistant to flooding. By looking at the cells in the roots of rice (currently the only crop that can withstand f looding) researchers proved that all plants have cells that can help resist flooding. Currently, The University of California, the conductor of this experiment, is working on developing crops that can mimic rice’s ability to withstand floods. This may prove especially important in coming years as water levels rise. FOOD SECURITY Genetic mutations have dominated the fresh section of the grocery store in recent decades. That may sound scary, but it is actually quite common; a couple well-known examples of genetically modified foods (GMOs) are corn and soybeans. Research posted in

Science suggests that by modifying crop DNA farmers can increase crop yields and help crops survive in difficult weather. In coming years, land will be scarce as the population grows and demand for housing grows in turn, crops that can withstand disaster and grow quickly will be important. CORAL REEFS Reefs are known for their beauty and species diversity. Unfortunately, even they have been affected by climate change; however, a new study in Nature reveals that if the reefs are made a priority in tackling climate change, the rest of the puzzle pieces will fall into place. In order to save the reefs many different things would need to be done: one of those things being reducing greenhouse gases. An article in USA Today states that in the late 1900’s Jamaica’s coral reefs faced almost complete destruction at the hands of humans.

Today, after much careful maintenance, the reefs are finally making a comeback and the fish are beginning to return.

ways. If anything, this information is proof that we are doing something right and should continue to do so. n

This information may be uplifting, but it does not mean it is time to relax and return to our old

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WHAT’S ON IN SEPT & OCT SEPT 21 – OCT 27 (weekends) STROM’S PUMPKINS & CORN MAZE S t ro m’s i s a l o c a l f a r m that creates a corn maze each year in support of a community partner. 9:30 am – 6 pm 5089 Wellington Rd 32

SEPT 28 AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOP Guelph Black Heritage Society presents an African Dance Workshop 3 – 4 pm Heritage Hall

SEPT 26 TAKE BACK THE NIGHT March for women in crisis at Marianne’s park 6 pm 176 Gordon St

SEPT 29 LINO BLOCK PRINTMAKING POP-UP WORKSHOP participants will learn how to design, carve, and hand-print a single-colour linoleum print 1 – 4 pm, Art Gallery of Guelph

SEPT 27 GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE All Day Worldwide! SEPT 27 HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE To y s , g a m e s , s p o r t s equipment, household items, and much more! 7:00 am – 12:30 pm Trinity United Church SEPT 28 HOMECOMING Ottawa Gee-Gees vs Guelph Gryphons 11 am, Alumni Stadium

SEPT 29 COMMUNITY GARDENS FESTIVAL 1 – 4 pm, 87 Dean Ave. SEPT 30 SEXPOSÉ & STI-TESTING Sex and wellness information, STI testing, trivia, and raﬄes 10 am, University Centre

OCT 2 TALES FROM THE HILL Join Guelph Guild of Stor y tellers and spe cial guests at the Civic Museums on the first Wednesday of each month 7 – 9 pm Guelph Civic Museum OCT 3 INNOVATION EXPO The second annual innovation expo 12 – 6 pm The Grand Guelph Banquet & Event Centr OCT 3, 4 & 5 HOLY SMOKES MUSIC FESTIVAL Create greater equality in the music industry by creating space for women and nonbinary musicians holysmokesmusicfest.com for full line-up

OCT 25, 26, 27 13TH ANNUAL GIANT BOOK SALE, FRIENDS GUELPH PUBLIC LIBRARY H a r d c o v e r, p a p e r b a c k , children’s, antiquarian and collectible books, and more. Cash only Free Admission 6:00 – 9 pm Friday, 10 am – 4 pm Saturda & Sunday. OCT 26 HOLIDAY CRAFT MARKET Market will be full of new and returning artisans and craft vendors 8 am – 1 pm Aberfoyle Farmers Market OCT 31 HALLOWE’EN Do somethin’ Spooky! all day!

OCT 19 FAMILY FALL FUN Celebrate fall and all its glory with a fall fair 7 am – 12 pm Guelph Farmers’ Market

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A great way to get ahead in life is to understand your finances. Look at all your bills carefully and thoroughly and make sure you’re familiar with how you’re spending and saving your money. Wherever possible, avoid turnips, mosquitos, and ex-lovers.

We’ve all thought about it, but becoming a YouTuber is probably not a smart career decision. Find an industry that you are passionate about and build an actionable plan for your career. There’s no rush figuring out what you want to do and it’s never too late to change careers.

What is the sound of one hand clapping? is entirely the wrong question. The real question is: What happened to the other hand? Try reading some poetry, it may help with your difficulties sleeping.

Get involved with the community. There is nothing as rewarding as helping to build up and support meaningful community projects. Remember, you are literally immune to the objective the rules of fashion, so be bold and dress however you want.

Splurging every now and then is okay, but try to make smart and realistic purchases. Despite popular opinion, black cats are quite lucky. However, they can turn violent when when discussing politics or arguing over the best fast food pizza establishments.

VIRGO Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 The moon is is retrograde and drops of Jupiter are in her hair — now is a good time to make new friends and sound financial decisions. It’s also a good time to consider writing for your local paper, just saying.

LIBRA Sept. 23 - Oct. 22

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Keep good records. Tax season is only a few months away, so start keeping track of all your receipts. Unrelated, but that thing you were worried about, probably won’t happen. Probably… We’ll see, I guess. Honestly, who knows?

Unless you happen upon buried treasure deep in the woods, you’ll want to consider your strengthening your earning potential and incesting carefully. It’s never too early to start an RRSP... If you do find treasure, be careful — it’s like, definitely cursed.

Your emotions matter. Take time, practice self-care, and never be afraid to ask for support. You are wonderful. That being said, would you please stop busting out your acoustic guitar at every house party you go to? The world doesn’t need another unrequested acoustic cover of “Wagon Wheel.”

No one ever really has “extra money,” but if have the means to, consider starting a savings account. Future you will appreciate you for it. Also, dance more — I’m serious. When was the last time you went dancing?

Set aside at least 20% of your income for things like your emergency savings, paying off debt, and starting a retirement fund. If you make more than 20 million dollars per year, consider setting aside most of that money in order to support local newspapers.

Your work hours, job title, parental leave, vacation time, and which projects you work on are all things prospective employers may be willing to negotiate. The heart of a shrimp is located in its head. Keep both these facts in mind as you move through life.

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ACROSS 1–Oceans 5–Sling mud at 10–Beer buy 14–Big Apple river 15–”The ____ has landed.” 16–Cowardly Lion portrayer 17–”Tosca” tune

36–Winter woe 38–Simmons rival 40–Long and Peeples 42–Cop ___ 44–Lose pep 45–Bert’s buddy 47–Subsequently 49–Crew member 50–Red Sea land 52–Raider

54–Defendant’s answer 56–Equestrian’s control 57–Throb 60–Transitional state 64–Persian fairy 65–Carried 68–Letters 69–You wish! 70–Name on a bomber 71–Popeyed

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