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NewsCSU council rejects motion to promote charity with Christian missionary ties
Councillors at a Concordia Student Union meeting rejected a motion to formally support Kids Against Hunger after multiple concerns were raised about the charity’s financial instability, limited relevance to Concordia students and its ties to an evangelical missionary group.
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NewsConcordia draws outcry over decision to cut limited-term teaching positions
Concordia University’s decision to cancel all limited-term teaching appointments next year has sparked grief and outrage among faculty, several of whom believed they were on the verge of securing more stable positions next year. The move is part of efforts to reach a $31.6 million deficit target, and will save roughly $1 million, says the university.
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NewsCSU executive criticizes Arts and Science candidate during by-elections debate
The CSU by-election debate on Nov. 5 saw CSU executive Danna Ballantyne expressing concerns over ASFA candidate Ryan Michon’s slogan, “The CSU needs to go back to school.”
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NewsQuebec Superior Court authorizes lawsuit against automatic student insurance
The Quebec Superior Court authorized a class action lawsuit brought by former Concordia and McGill university students against the student insurance opt-out system.
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NewsThe concerning rise of anti-immigration sentiment in Canada
An Association for Canadian Studies poll shows a rising resistance towards new immigration in Canada. Experts explore how this trend reflects wider economic anxieties and the growing influence of populist narratives.
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NewsCombating ableism through education
Students with disabilities often face discrimination in finding work. A new research project by the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work shows how universities can help prepare students and employers to ensure an equitable and fair hiring process.
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NewsDoctors and medical students criticize new Quebec bill
Medical students, doctors and doctors’ unions share concerns over Quebec’s new Bill 2 that will penalize any retaliatory pressure tactics.
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NewsCSU councillors accused of breaching policy after blocking two fee levies
Two Concordia Student Union fee levy questions were blocked from reaching the fall student ballot. Art Matters and the Legal Information Clinic say the decision undermines students’ right to decide funding democratically.
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NewsWhy don’t students vote for their union?
Student voter turnout in the Concordia Student Union (CSU) by-elections has been low and often unpredictable in recent years. CSU representatives and Concordia University students share their thoughts on why.
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NewsNew dinner initiative feeds students on Concordia’s downtown campus
A new dinner program run by the Spinach Collective has popped up on Concordia University’s downtown campus to combat student food insecurity.
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