In July 2025, the Confederation of Faculty Associations of McGill (COFAM), composed of five faculty unions, began bargaining with McGill over the working conditions of Contract Academic Staff (CAS). COFAM consists of the Association of McGill Academic Staff of the School of Continuing Studies (AMASCS/AMPEEP), the Association of McGill Professors[Read More…]
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QPIRG-McGill encourages students to run for SSMU
On Jan. 22, McGill’s Quebec Public Interest Research Group (QPIRG-McGill) chapter held an information session on how to run for student government positions at the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU), titled “Fix Student Democracy.” The talks explored how student involvement in these administrative positions can enact positive change for[Read More…]
SSMU BoD discusses PGSS food pantry access
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Board of Directors (BoD) discussed restricting Post-Graduate Students’ Society (PGSS) members’ access to the SSMU food pantry, and approved new funding for Indigenous student aid during its meeting on Jan. 20. The discussion surrounding the food pantry stemmed from a motion approved at[Read More…]
Recap: AGSEM in the process of bargaining for better invigilator contract
The Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM) is bargaining for an improved contract for invigilators after the Collective Agreement between the university and the association expired on Dec. 1, 2025. The new contract demands a pay increase from $18 CAD per hour to a comparable wage between Université[Read More…]
The Tribune Explains: The No More Loopholes Act
On Sept. 19, Jenny Kwan, current New Democratic Party Member of Parliament (MP) for the Vancouver East Riding, introduced Bill C-233. While Canada has ceased direct military exports to Israel, Canadian arms can reach Israel and other conflict zones unregulated through a U.S. ‘loophole.’ The Tribune explains Kwan’s proposal, which[Read More…]
Ligue des droits et libertés explains challenges with the Combatting Hate Act
On Jan. 15, the Ligue des droits et libertés hosted a webinar titled, “Bill C-9: A threat to our liberties.” Bill C-9, also known as the Combatting Hate Act, was first proposed by Minister of Justice Sean Fraser in September in the House of Commons. The proposed legislation would amend[Read More…]
The Tribune Explains: McGill Abroad
McGill Abroad is a program offered by the university that allows students to travel internationally for their studies or for an internship. Students may study at one of McGill’s partner universities, earning transferable credits while paying the same tuition as a full-time McGill student. No matter which international university-sanctioned activity[Read More…]
The Tribune explains: Symposiamania
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single student in possession of good research must be in want of a symposium in which to present it. Publishing and presenting research as an undergraduate is one of the most enriching opportunities students can pursue. Not only do they demand a[Read More…]
PGSS votes to dissolve several committees
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, the Post-Graduate Students’ Society (PGSS) met in the Thomson House ballroom for its first meeting of the semester, commencing with an announcement advertising seven new positions that are open for election, including Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General, and External Affairs. They also mentioned the annual referendum,[Read More…]
McGill Senate discusses identification policy, election rules, and budget outlook
On Jan. 14, the McGill Senate convened for its first meeting of the Winter 2026 Semester, discussing a proposed codification of the Senate’s electoral procedures, a draft identification policy governing access to university spaces, and McGill’s budget outlook for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting began with McGill’s President and[Read More…]