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City of Montreal Triples Initial Donation to Woodnote from $500,000 to $1.6 million
Last winter then-Mayor of Montreal Denis Coderre announced the city would contribute $500,000 to the Woodnote Housing Cooperative. Last Tuesday, the city’s Executive Committee approved tripling the donation, making it a total of $1.6 million towards the project.
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ASFA Implements New Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination Policy, Effective Immediately
The Arts and Science Federation of Association unanimously passed a sexual assault and racial discrimination policy during their council meeting Thursday night.
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A Look Into ASFA’s New Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Policy
*A deeper look into ASFA’s new harassment, discrimination and violence policy, which aims to be more survivor centred. Unlike the former policy, survivors will not be required to meet with their accused harassor or the person who has discriminated them. *
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Concordia Board of Governor, Provost and Vice-President Attends CSU Council
The Concordia Student Union council had Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs for Concordia Graham Carr in attendance. Carr’s presence on Wednesday night prompted a discussion regarding student representation within Senate and the Board of Governors.
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Former eConcordia Employee Allegedly Fired Without Notice After Months of Discrimination
Former KnowledgeOne employee, the company responsible for eConcordia, has accused the company for months of racial and homophobic discrimination. Former employee Muhammad* accused employees and CEO of the company for mocking his race, religion, sexuality and his level of French.*
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Weed Consumption Banned on Concordia Campuses
Concordia’s weed regulations will fall under the Cannabis Regulation Act. It will include the prohibition of smoking, vaping, selling and cooking weed on both campuses. Those 18-years-old and over are allowed to carry up to 30 grams. If caught consuming weed, fines can range between $500 to $2,250, with multiple offences heightening the chances of increased fines.
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CSU Councillor Resigns for Undisclosed Reason
A Concordia Student Union councillor has recently resigned. This is the second resignation since CSU mandates commenced on June 1, 2018.
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Thousands Protest Francois Legault’s Policies as “Racist”
Approximately 2000 people gathered to condemn Quebec’s newly elected premier Francois Legault’s and the Coalition Avenir Québec’s “racist policies” on Sunday at a demonstration against racism.
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CSU General Coordinator Prohibited From Sitting on Senate
Concordia Student Union General Coordinator is not eligible to sit on Concordia Senate due to being in conditional standing as a result of a former low GPA. Senate has just approved an ad hoc committee to review these eligibility requirements.
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13th Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Vigil Highlights Systemic Issues
Many voices spoke about the systemic issues that gloom over Indigenous peoples of Quebec.