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NewsGenetic Discrimination: A Reality for Both Residents and Immigrants
Genetic discrimination involves insurance companies refusing to insure those that have genetic mutations. This also applies to employers, schools, and many other third-parties, who can inflict unjust treatment on people because of genetic tests. The Genetic Non-Discrimination Act became law in Canada on May 4, 2017. However, Quebec’s government challenged the constitutionality of the act, stating it infringes on insurance regulations, which is a provincial jurisdiction. It was referred to Quebec’s Court of Appeal. The verdict on the law’s constitutionality will be known on Dec. 12.
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NewsThe Controversial Topic of Free Education
Free education has been an important conversation within Quebec, especially gaining traction since the Maple Spring protests. Co-spokesperson of Quebec Solidaire Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, who fought for free education during the 2012 protests, has continued his fight within the realm of provincial politics. The topic of free education has been a controversial one, with not everyone in agreement.
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NewsToxic Masculinity Workshop Picks Apart the Roots of Patriarchy
McGill Student Arno Pedram is working to smash the patriarchy one workshop at a time.
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NewsConcordia Hosts Sexual Misconduct and Violence Consultations, In Preparation for Bill 151
Concordia University will be hosting public consultations, to voice their opinion and concerns regarding sexual misconduct and sexual violence. They’re inviting the community to find out more about the work of school’s permanent committee on sexual misconduct and sexual violence.
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NewsConcordia University’s Used Book Fair Raises Record $31,831
In the last 21 years, Concordia University’s annual used book fair has raised over $200,000 for student scholarships and financial aid.
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NewsMcGill Students Call For Change of the Redmen Name
For almost a century, McGill University has held on to the name ‘Redmen’ for their varsity sports teams. On Tuesday afternoon, McGill students gathered on campus, denouncing the names’ historical, systemic oppression against Indigenous people.
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NewsPrivacy Breached in Mandatory CSU Consent Training
On Oct. 25 Concordia Student Union councillor James Hanna published a recording of an altercation between himself and Internal Affairs Coordinator Princess Somefun, which took place during mandatory consent training.
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NewsCSU Councillor Told He Failed Mandatory Consent Training, Unprecedented
Concordia Student Union councillor James Hanna has been told he failed mandatory consent training that all councillors have to complete by Oct.1. No councillor had ever failed this training since it was put in place during the 2016-2017 academic year.
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NewsInfractions of Sexual Harassment See 78 Per Cent Increase at Concordia
Concordia has reported has reported a hike in complaints of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
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NewsVigil for Victims of Police Brutality Calls for More Accountability
Truth, justice and accountability. Bridget Tolley found herself repeating these words several times during Monday night’s 9th annual vigil for victims of police brutality.
