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A Look Into ASFA’s New Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Policy
Policy Aims to Be More Survivor Centred Unlike Previous 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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Former eConcordia Employee Allegedly Fired Without Notice After Months of Discrimination
KnowledgeOne, Creators of eConcordia, Accused of Racism and Homophobia
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
The Smoking, Vaping, Selling and Cooking of Weed is Banned on Concordia Campus
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 General Coordinator Prohibited From Sitting on Senate
The New Committee May Challenge the Eligibility Requirements for Students
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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CSU Councillor Resigns for Undisclosed Reason
This Marks the Second Resignation of a CSU Councillor This Year
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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With Concordia’s Food Provider Up For Grabs, Students Hope to See a More Equitable Food System
Students Imagine a Student-Run Food Provider on Campus
Students are campaigning for a more healthy and autonomous food system at Concordia. The contract for Aramark, Concordia’s current food provider, will be ending in 2020.
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Provincial Debate on Student Issues Targets Free Education
All But One Party, the Liberals, Promote Access to Free Education for Quebecers
When talking about free education at Friday night’s debate, Liberal Party candidate David Birnbaum looked frustrated, stressing that free education is “totally unrealistic,” right before slamming his fist on the table.
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Another Complaint Against ASFA at the Quebec Human Rights and Youth Rights Commission
Claims the Association Failed to Take Action on Sexual Harassment by Former President
A complaint against the Arts and Science Federation of Associations is being sent to the Quebec Human Rights Commission over an alleged lack of aid to former student Harris Turpin who said he faced sexual harassment from then ASFA president Jonathan Roy, who worked as president throughout the last school year.
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Montreal Activists Stand in Solidarity With Palestine
The Conflict in Palestine and Activism in Montreal
The relationship between events in Palestine and the support through activism shown in Montreal. This timeline takes a look at the different events in both Palestine and Montreal, and remembers the Netanyahu Riots.
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Concordia’s Mental Health Services: Little Diversity and Long Wait Times
Some Students Struggle to Get the Most Out of Services Available
Students dealing with mental illness confront long wait times when seeking support. Demands for mental health services have increased, as a growing number of students are reporting they are being impacted by mental illness. For non-white students at Concordia, having a counsellor who has not faced racial discrimination can complicate things, especially if a student needs to process trauma resulting from their own discrimination. But Concordia’s team of 12 psychologists, there are no people of colour to connect with students seeking a counsellor with similar experiences and understanding.
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Opioids: Preparation Could Save a Life
Opiate Users at Risk, Contamination Poses Threat in Street Drugs
A look at the drugs contaminated with fentanyl in Montreal, how to prevent an overdose, and how to react during an overdose.
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Canada’s Food System Provides More Food Than We Need
What Montrealers Are Doing to Improve and Cheat a Flawed System
In Montreal, food waste accounts for an average of 27 per cent of garbage thrown out by residents.
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Timeline of Far-Right Actions in Quebec
A Look Into Why the Far-Right is Gaining Stream
Far-right groups in Quebec have become more prominent, with social movements and protests becoming more common place in Montreal and Quebec City.
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ASFA 2018 Elections: Meet Your Executive Team Candidates
Two Full Slates Running for the Student Association’s Top Spots
Voting for the Arts and Sciences Federation of Associations’ elections begins March 27 and runs until the 29. ASFA represents about 20,000 students within Concordia’s Arts and Science programs. This year, ASFA is attempting to restructure their executive positions through referendum. All but two positions are contested. Quorum for the election is 370.
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Concordia Student Union Elections 2018: Executive Candidates
Twenty-Five Students Running for Eight Spots
From Tuesday to Thursday, Concordia’s more than 35,000 undergraduate students will be asked to vote in the Concordia Student Union’s annual election. This year, three full slates and one independent candidate are running for the CSU’s eight executive positions. Quorum for the election is 450 votes.
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Former Student Files Human Rights Case Against Concordia Following Sexual Harassment
Student Reached Out To The University For Years But Received No Help
A former Concordia student is filing a complaint against Concordia University with the Quebec Human Rights and Youth Rights Commission for not sufficiently protecting her from sexual harassment she faced from a professor, which she says violates of her right to equality in her education.
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Nationwide Rallies Unite Sixties Scoop Survivors
Demonstrations Held in Montreal and Other Canadian Cities to Oppose Government Settlement
In a Montreal rally supporting survivors of the Sixties Scoop, impacted attendees shared their stories of being taken from their families at a young age and being moved by the government to a different side of the country.
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We Are Failing to Deal With the Opioid Epidemic
Lack of Discussion Around Mental Illness Has Worsened the Drug Crisis
We can no longer deny the severity of the opioid crisis.
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Filipino Groups in Montreal Denounce President Duterte’s War on Drugs
Demonstrators Show Solidarity Against Fascism and Misogyny in the Philippines
More than a dozen activists gathered in downtown Montreal to denounce the fascist rule of Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte Friday.
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Montrealers Host Vigil for Colten Boushie After Accused Murderer Acquitted
Speakers Call Out Systemic Racism, Injustices by Government
The sounds of passionate voices filled the air Tuesday evening in Norman Bethune Square in downtown Montreal. Approximately 100 people gathered with candles and signs in hand, some faces expressing confusion and despair.
