The Tribune’s Editorial Board presents its endorsements for the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Winter 2025 referendum questions. Editors researched and discussed the questions before voting on each endorsement. These endorsements reflect a majority vote of the editorial board, with editors who have conflicts of interest abstaining from pertinent[Read More…]
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Some students fear financial impact of Quebec government decision to end Perspective Scholarships Program early
On Feb. 7, the Quebec government announced that it is ending its Quebec Perspective Scholarship Program (PBPQ) earlier than expected, with the winter 2025 semester being the last semester to accept new applicants. The program that Premier François Legault initiated in November 2021 gave bursaries of $1,500-$2,500 CAD to students[Read More…]
Understanding Canada’s Record-breaking Wildfires in 2023
What were the causes and consequences of our worst wildfire season to date? Author: K. Coco Zhang The 2023 wildfire season in Canada shattered records in both scale and intensity. Starting in Alberta during late spring, wildfires rapidly spread across Quebec, Nova Scotia, the Northwest Territories, and British Columbia over[Read More…]
Protestors march for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People
Content warning: Mentions of murder and violence. The Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal (NWSM) and Concordia’s Centre for Gender Advocacy (CGA) hosted the No More Lost Sisters march for the National Day of Awareness/Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit People (MMIWG2S+) on Feb. 14. Protestors[Read More…]
Exploring a passion for music outside of the School of Music
McGill brings together a wide variety of students, each with unique passions and creative interests. While some choose to pursue their art through a Music degree, others take a more technical course of study and explore their creativity in their off-hours. While it can be hard to find time for[Read More…]
Quebec rental tribunal recommends record rent rate increase
On Jan. 21, Quebec’s Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) announced that its recommended rent increase rate for 2025 was 5.9 per cent for units that do not include paid heating, and between 4.1 and 5.5 per cent for units that include heating in the rent. While this recommended increase rate[Read More…]
Dollars and sense: The cheapest places to grab lunch near campus
While many students choose to meal-prep for the week, weekends often topple the best-laid plans of mice and men. We’ve all had the experience of arriving on campus Monday morning with an empty lunch box and a growling stomach. What are the best options to satiate your mid-day cravings on[Read More…]
Confronting anti-Black racism in Canada’s healthcare system
With a national identity built upon the idea of being a cultural “melting pot,” racism often gets swept under the rug in Canada. Despite curating this idealized image of inclusivity, racism is ingrained in the nation’s history and institutions, including the Canadian medical system. Khandideh Williams, a PhD Candidate in[Read More…]
Breaking down silos: SUSAN’s global initiative to advance sustainability
From governance and policy to social sustainability and economics, solving global environmental issues demands collaboration across all fields. Juan C. Serpa, Associate Professor of Operations Management at McGill, has constructed a groundbreaking initiative designed to bridge the gap between different academic disciplines, fostering collaboration in the fight for sustainability. His[Read More…]
Lip service won’t save lives amid the Indigenous domestic violence crisis
This Valentine’s Day, the Centre for Gender Advocacy and The Native Women’’s Shelter of Montreal’’s Iskewu Project co-hosted their annual memorial march and vigil in honour of Montreal’s Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+). With the Canadian government offering little more than[Read More…]