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Motion for Centralized Online Opt-Out System Passes by One Vote in Secret Ballot
Concordia’s centralized online opt-out system has been given an official deadline: fall 2020. A previous system designed by fee-levy groups has been scrapped and will be reimagined.
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Faculty Among Thousands Calling for Action on Anti-Black Racism at Concordia
Concordia must address systemic anti-Black racism at the university, according to a statement written by a group of Black and non-Black faculty, students, and staff. Their seven demands have been endorsed by thousands.
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Dollarama’s Lack of PPE for Warehouse Workers Sparks Protest
As Dollarama profited off the ongoing pandemic, their factory workers were left without PPE and a safe work environment. Around 60 protesters gathered to demand change.
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Anti-Carceral Group Organizes Noise Demonstration Outside Bordeaux Prison
Protesters chanted “solidarity” alongside prisoners at Bordeaux prison to fight against systemic racism and the prison’s lack of precautions taken in light of COVID-19.
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Protesters Form Human Chain to Fight Bill 61
Hundreds gathered at Mount Royal to protest Bill 61. Hours later it was announced the bill did not pass and will be revisited in September.
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John Abbott Athletics Has a Sexual Assault Problem
Alyson Berube, a survivor of sexual assault has come forward about her experience at John Abbott College, shedding a light on a much wider problem that encompasses many of the school’s sports teams.
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Activists Urge UdeM to Mitigate Harms to Park Ex
Dialogue, community partnership, and non-profit student housing are among the tools identified by the report as necessary to balance the university’s adverse impacts.
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Police Action Sparks Chaos Following Peaceful Protest
Thousands of protesters took to the streets on Sunday to peacefully decry institutional racism and the role it played in the recent deaths of Black people across North America. The SPVM replied with tear gas and arrests.
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Online Opt-Out Motion Tabled Indefinitely
CSU councillors approved the fee-levy consultation report, but the motion to implement it was tabled indefinitely.
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Appeal on Disqualification of Councillor-Elect Fails
After Harvin Hilaire’s controversial disqualification from last month’s CSU election, the appeal for his case to the Judicial Board failed—leaving him without a spot on council.