The SSMU recognizes the RCMP invasion of unceded Wet’suwet’en territory, actions which violate ‘Anuch niwh’it’en (Wet’suwet’en law) and undermine both the Canadian and British Columbian governments’ stated commitments to Reconciliation and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Both government and industry have failed in obtaining free, prior, and informed consent from...
As many of you know, this year has seen the Quebec government pass a number of laws restricting immigration and freedom of religion. Notably, the CAQ passed Bill 21, an Act Respecting the Laicity of the State, on June 16th. This law, the third iteration of its kind, forbids public sector workers in fields that...
On November 14th, the SSMU Legislative Council passed a motion asserting the SSMU’s opposition to Bill 2, An Act to tighten the regulation of cannabis, which was passed by the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) majority in the National Assembly of Quebec. Bill 2 will raise the legal age for cannabis consumption from 18 to 21...
To the Indigenous Community, I want to first acknowledge that my actions and inactions have caused serious harm to Indigenous students on campus, individuals who the SSMU aims to represent. In this instance, I was aware of the mandate passed by Legislative Council but failed to act upon the information in a timely manner. I...
Geneviève Bergeron (21), civil engineering; Hélène Colgan (23), mechanical engineering; Nathalie Croteau (23), mechanical engineering; Barbara Daigneault (22), mechanical engineering; Anne-Marie Edward (21), chemical engineering; Maud Haviernick (29), materials engineering; Barbara Maria Klucznik (31), nursing; Maryse Laganière (25), employee in the budget department; Maryse Leclair (23), materials engineering; Anne-Marie Lemay (27), mechanical engineering; Sonia Pelletier...
This press release is being sent by the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Executive to restore nuance to a situation we fear has become sensationalized. It regards the offer of free trips to Israel/Palestine by Hillel Montreal to Councillors/Directors Adin Chan and Jordyn Wright, who sit on the SSMU Board of Directors as representatives...
November 11th marks Remembrance Day in Canada – a day which stands as a memorial to the individuals who have served, and continue to serve, this country in times of war, conflict, and peace. I’d like to apologize and take full accountability for the oversight in not mentioning this day in the listserv sent out...
We could spend a long time debating the purpose of a student union, but to us, this much is non-negotiable: a student union provides service to its members, through advocacy, allyship, financial support, and so much more. Most importantly, it is our job to stand firmly in solidarity on the terms of those who ask...
To the McGill Community, The SSMU understands the importance of food sales and that many student groups rely on these activities to fund their operations. In light of this, the SSMU has developed the SSMU Sale and Service of Food Policy to ensure all SSMU student group events where food is sold follow the regulations...
To the McGill Community, Indigenous students condemn in the strongest possible terms the federal government’s recent decision to appeal the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Ruling regarding compensation for First Nations children who were victims of the child welfare system. Moreover, we recognize and welcome the support of the Students’ Society of McGill University in holding...
To the McGill Community, On Friday of last week, the SSMU was notified that McGill’s renovation project at the University Centre has experienced further delays and may not be completed until March 2020. At this time, we estimate the University Centre will open to the public the following month, in April, so that SSMU staff...
To All McGill Students, Ryan Hughes, General Manager at the SSMU, has presented a formal notice of resignation as of Monday, September 9, 2019. Ryan, who has worked at the SSMU since August 2012, was responsible for the SSMU’s administration, governance, corporate obligations, accounting, human resources, business operations, and legal affairs. Following Ryan’s resignation, the...