So, here’s how to get involved in this fight: SIGN the petition that the SSMU co-wrote by clicking here. Make sure to CONFIRM your signature by following the instructions in your email! SHARE the petition as widely as possible. We are looking to collect another 15,000 signatures before the signing deadline on November 27! SIGN...
Do you have an idea about how to make McGill libraries better? Do you want to participate in the creation of more inclusive, welcoming, and accessible libraries? Submit a proposal! Every semester, the Library Improvement Fund gives members of our community the chance to submit proposals about projects they want to see implemented at our...
Feeling disempowered in the face of the housing crisis? Get involved with the Affordable Student Housing Committee to help come up with viable solutions on the community level. The ASHC is working to make housing accessible for all through community organizing and collaborations with local groups fighting the same fight. Reach out to Tess at...
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on campus? The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) is recruiting enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic team! Check out the exciting opportunities below: 1️⃣ Board of Directors Member at Large Are you a strategic thinker with a keen interest in governance? We’re looking for individuals to...
Joint statement from the Concordia Student Union and the Students’ Society of McGill University In response to the announcements made by the Quebec’s French Language Minister and Higher Education Minister on Friday October 13th, the Concordia Student Union (CSU) and Students’ Society of McGill (SSMU) strongly denounce the CAQ’s plan to almost double the tuition...
Dear SSMU Members, This Special Edition communication is regarding the By-Election for the position of SSMU Vice President Finance! The current nomination period is open from September 18th, 9:00 AM until October 2nd, 5:00 PM! If you are interested in running for this position, would like to learn more about what the Vice President Finance...
Tomorrow, Wednesday September 20th, a nation-wide anti-2SLGBTQ+ protest called ‘1 Million March for Children’ is planned to take place in over 70 cities in so-called Canada. One such protest is planned to take place in Tiohtià:ke (colonially known as Montreal), just outside the Roddick Gates of McGill University at 9AM. As part of a wave...
Dear SSMU Members, The Executive Team is very happy to announce the hiring of a new General Manager for the SSMU, Maya Marcus Sells. The General Manager position is central to the day-to-day operations of the SSMU and we believe that the Society will be able to focus on accomplishing a long-term vision and prioritize...
September 18th, 2023 Dear SSMU Members, On August 1, Google and Meta began blocking Canadian news outlets on their social media platforms in response to the ‘Online News Act,’ or Bill C-18, passed by the Canadian parliament. These actions have severely limited the ability of those living in Canada to access Canadian news, and hampered...
The Executive Team would like to announce that Alice Fang, the Vice-President (Finance), has submitted her resignation to the SSMU, effective from August 18, 2023. We would like to thank Alice for her hard work and immense dedication, and wish her much success in her future endeavors. We would like to reassure the membership that...
The SSMU Executive publishes this letter to draw the McGill community’s attention to events omitted in McGill’s public updates about the ongoing New Vic Project. The Kanien’kehá:ka Kahnistensera, known also as the Mohawk Mothers, say that McGill and the Société québécoise des infrastructures (SQI) have not honored the legal agreement that mandates certain forensic and...
With Orientation and Frosh events coming up, we wanted to make sure to share resources to ensure everyone has a safe time while out having fun! Harm Reduction and Physical Safety: The fall is also a great time to enjoy the city with your friends. We wanted to share with you a few services and...