The Commission of Internal Affairs has the most diverse portfolio of the five Commissions within the AMS. The mandate of the Commission is to support student initiatives, uphold order and justice, and promote student involvement in the democratic processes of student government. The CIA is responsible for all matters concerning AMS Assembly, AMS Non-Academic Discipline, the administration of AMS and Faculty Society elections and referenda, and the oversight and management of the roughly 200 AMS clubs and extra-curricular organizations. Every time you vote in an election, join an AMS club, or attend AMS Assembly you are witnessing the Commission of Internal Affairs in action!

Lucas Anderson (Arts '10)

Commissioner of Internal Affairs

(613) 533-6000 ext. 74815

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What the CIA can do for you

The main components of the Commission of Internal Affairs are the clubs team, the AMS Judicial Affairs Office and Judicial Committee, and the elections team. The management of AMS Assembly is also delegated to the Commissioner of Internal Affairs. Whether you wish to get involved in AMS clubs or extra-curricular organizations, partake in the AMS Assembly and the student government democratic process, or make better informed decisions in elections and referenda, the CIA has lots to offer. Here are some details regarding each aspect of the CIA portfolio:

AMS Clubs

The clubs team works to educate, support and maintain the close to 200 AMS ratified clubs through hosting numerous events including AMS Clubs Night, Club Workshops and a weekend Club Conference. If you are interested in joining a club, or wish to start your own, this is the place to start. Furthermore, if you are a member of an AMS club there are a number of resources that the clubs team can offer you including advice on event planning and risk management, financial management, sponsorship, volunteer appreciation, and much more. For more information on club services contact the Chris Rudnicki, AMS Clubs Manager, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

AMS Non-Academic Discipline

The Judicial Affairs Office is the investigatory body for the Non-Academic Discipline system. The Judicial Affairs Office is responsible for investigating complaints brought to its attention and formulating cases to present before the Judicial Committee. The Judicial Committee is the ultimate decision making body with respect to Non-Academic Discipline. It is responsible for presiding over all breaches of the Student Code of Conduct – the code to which all students are held accountable. For more information on the Non-Academic Discipline System, the Student Code of Conduct, or if you would like to file a complaint, contact Lucas Anderson, Commissioner of Internal Affairs at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

AMS Elections

The elections team is responsible for administering the fall and winter referenda and the AMS and faculty society winter elections. The fall and winter referenda include plebiscite questions to gauge the student body’s opinion on certain issues, as well as fee questions for extra-curricular organizations, groups and clubs up for tri-annual review of optional or mandatory student fees. The winter AMS executive election also coincides with different faculty society executive elections run through the AMS, as well as elections for other offices within the AMS. For more information regarding tri-annual review contact Lucas Anderson, Commissioner of Internal Affairs at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For more information on AMS elections or referenda, contact Josie Qiu, AMS Chief Returning Officer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

AMS Assembly

AMS Assembly is the highest legislative body in the undergraduate student government. All members of the AMS are welcome to attend Assembly where they can move or second motions, speak for or against any motions and in the event of a Special General Meeting or the Annual General Meeting, and vote on motions being considered by the Society. For more information on AMS Assembly contact Lucas Anderson, Commissioner of Internal Affairs at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it