On March 12, the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Legislative Council (LC) convened for its fifth session of the semester, with six members attending remotely through Zoom. After making adjustments to the agenda, Speaker Acadia Knickerbocker introduced Steve Cameron to speak on behalf of GuardMe, a mental and physical[Read More…]
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SSMU LC discusses fee renewals, McLennan library, and DriveSafe
The Students’ Society of McGill University’s (SSMU) Legislative Council (LC) convened for the third time this semester on Thursday, Feb. 12, beginning with an introduction of the new recording secretary, Alissa Gharzouzi. Vice-President (VP) Clubs and Services Hamza Abu Alkhair then proposed an amendment to the agenda, seeking to advance[Read More…]
PGSS council votes against SSMU food bank fee levy referendum question
On Feb. 11, the Post-Graduate Students’ Society of McGill University (PGSS) held its second council meeting of the semester to vote on which questions to include in its upcoming May referendum. Councillors spent a significant portion of the meeting discussing issues regarding access to food on campus for graduate students.[Read More…]
SSMU LC discusses McGill identification policy, undergraduate AI use, and BoD reform
On Jan. 29, the Students’ Society of McGill University’s (SSMU) Legislative Council (LC) convened to discuss a new motion proposed by SSMU President Dymetri Taylor. The motion seeks several amendments to the SSMU Constitution—the Society’s fundamental governing document, which outlines SSMU’s roles as the governing body of McGill undergraduates and[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…]
New campus food initiatives aim to fill the gap Midnight Kitchen’s closure left
On Oct. 27, the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) launched a free vegan lunch program, offered Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the first floor of the University Centre. Students can pick up a meal as part of SSMU’s efforts to address food insecurity on[Read More…]
SSMU Fall 2025 Referendum results
19.1 per cent of undergraduate students voted in the Students’ Society of McGill University’s (SSMU) Fall 2025 Referendum, passing five of the seven ballotted motions. The Tribune sat down with the referendum’s stakeholders to discuss the results. Motion Regarding Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) Services Fee Increase The Motion Regarding Muslim[Read More…]
Students report unprofessional treatment from Student Accessibility and Achievement
McGill students have reported unprofessional treatment from the staff at the McGill Student Accessibility and Achievement (SAA) Centre. SAA, as part of McGill’s Student Services, provides students experiencing learning challenges with a sanctioned area to take exams specific to their individual needs. Registered students with documented disabilities may take their[Read More…]
SSMU LC discusses gender-affirming care insurance, new VP hires, and Fall Referendum
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Legislative Council held its fourth meeting of the semester on Oct. 23, with 25 members present. After the Steering Committee briefly presented a report, SSMU Black Affairs Commissioner Kendra-Ann Haynes gave a presentation. Haynes stated that the Black Affairs Committee is interested in[Read More…]
SSMU BoD abruptly closes Midnight Kitchen, community rally ensues in support
On Wednesday, Oct. 1, McGill’s food accessibility collective Midnight Kitchen (MK)—largely known for its free lunch program—was dismantled by the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU)’s Board of Directors (BoD), who fired MK’s staff and locked the kitchen’s doors without warning. Later that day, the BoD sent an email to[Read More…]
