Settlement Reached in Fee Dispute
The UR Pride Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity has been paid an undisclosed sum by the University of Regina Students’ Union (URSU) to close a legal dispute over the disbursement of student fees. According to court documents, URSU and UR Pride signed a settlement agreement early this year in which the now-defunct students’ union agreed to pay $225,000 for fees it allegedly “withheld” from the on-campus organization in 2024.
Payment Details
UR Pride board vice-president Style Stenberg confirmed that URSU paid “the bulk” of the agreed-upon amount as of mid-June. He declined to say how much remains unpaid, stating only that the amount “still owed is not worth going after.” Court records show that in October, URSU provided $100,000 to the Court of King’s Bench to hold in trust while the case was being discussed. That amount was paid to UR Pride by the court upon reaching a settlement. The remaining balance was to be paid by URSU through a third party outside the court.
Statements from UR Pride
“I think (this outcome) is a massive statement, not just to our members but to all students at the University of Regina,” Stenberg said in an interview with the Regina Leader-Post. “This settlement goes to show that you can fight for what is right and come to an agreeable settlement at the end that benefits both parties. And I think this does benefit URSU, because it’s over.” Stenberg said the money URSU has paid was enough to make UR Pride whole financially and pay back all debts accrued as a result of the shorted fees. At the time the claim was filed, UR Pride estimated 2024’s fees may total as much as $135,000. UR Pride does not intend to pursue any remaining unpaid money from URSU, confirmed Stenberg. “We consider this to be done,” he said. “We’re ready to move on.”
Background of the Lawsuit
In February 2025, UR Pride filed a statement of claim seeking the fees in Regina’s Court of King’s Bench. Through a statement of defence, URSU alleged the fees were held because UR Pride had been out of compliance with its service and support agreement. URSU made similar arguments in a separate case filed by the U of R Women’s Centre, also alleging withheld student fees. After the two lawsuits were launched, URSU held a vote among students that resulted in a directive to dissolve. A new association later took its place on campus.
URSU’s Response
URSU and UR Pride reached a settlement at the end of January 2026, according to details filed with the court. URSU lawyer Michael Scott declined to comment on the settlement’s details, including how much remains outstanding, as it is a “private” matter between the parties. “URSU was glad to come to an agreement,” Scott said.
