In December 2024, the Legislative Assembly of Alberta passed the Health Statutes Amendment Act, officially known as Bill 26. This act restricts minors’ access to gender-affirming care (GAC), including prescriptions for puberty blockers and hormone therapy. In response, Egale Canada and Skipping Stone initiated litigation against the Government of Alberta[Read More…]
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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…]
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: QPIRG’s Free Textbook Loan Program
The Quebec Public Interest Research Group (QPIRG) at McGill’s Alternative Library offers a Free Textbook Loan Program to students of all faculties and programs, with the goal of providing low-income students free semester-long access to textbooks. Carl Bystram, community research and working groups coordinator at QPIRG, detailed the program’s purpose[Read More…]
The Tribune Explains: How Mark Carney’s budget will impact McGill students
On Nov. 4, Prime Minister Mark Carney released his long-anticipated 2025 budget, which has been criticized for projecting a $78 billion CAD deficit—despite Canada’s stated commitments to reduce its deficit—and for cutting public service jobs. Supporters argue that the new budget will contribute to stabilizing the country’s long-term fiscal outlook,[Read More…]
The Tribune Explains: Quebec government ends two provincial immigration streams
The Quebec government ended the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), which included the Quebec Graduates and Temporary Foreign Workers immigration streams, on Nov. 19. The removal of these two pathways leaves the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) as the only major pathway for most temporary residents to permanently immigrate to Quebec.[Read More…]
The Tribune Explains: Departmental strikes for Palestine
In the November 2023 Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Fall Referendum, 78.7 per cent (5,974 voters) of SSMU constituents voted in favour of the Policy Against Genocide in Palestine. Undergraduates also voted to go on strike for Palestine through the SSMU in April 2025 and October 2025. Now, in[Read More…]
The ‘Trip’une Explains: The legality of psilocybin mushrooms in Montreal
Psilocybin mushrooms, colloquially known as ‘magic’ mushrooms or ‘shrooms,’ contain a psychedelic compound—either psilocybin or psilocin—and are considered Schedule 3 substances under Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, alongside lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and ketamine. The cultivation and distribution of all Schedule 3 substances, unless prescribed by Health Canada, are[Read More…]
The Tribune Explains: Access to Student Accessibility & Achievement
McGill’s Student Accessibility & Achievement (SAA) program is responsible for supporting students with mental or chronic health conditions and disabilities, aiming to provide them with resources that remove barriers to their academic success. Following the Quebec government’s $510 million CAD budget cuts to educational support staff across the province, The[Read More…]
The Tribune Explains: Pregnancy care for McGill students
This article serves as an informational resource only and does not provide medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for more information on pregnancy care in your community. Following an exploration of childcare services on campus and a guide to abortion access for McGill students, The Tribune finds it vital[Read More…]
