Last Thursday, the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada hosted renowned political economist Stephen Clarkson in a guest lecture titled “Why has North America Failed?” Clarkson, who has spoken at McGill in the past, answered the question by analyzing the United States and its economic relationship with Canada and[Read More…]
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Student-run café plans halted due to financial concerns
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) has halted plans for the creation of a student-run café due to concerns about the financial feasibility of the project. SSMU executives say they are currently looking into alternate plans for a unique student space in the SSMU building. The student-run café project[Read More…]
Panel debates Senate reform effects on linguistic minorites
Last Wednesday, in Chancellor Day Hall, Linguistic Rights McGill held their inaugural panel discussion on Canadian senate reform and its impact on linguistic minorities. The panel consisted of Stéphane Dion, former leader of the Liberal Party of Canada; Céline Hervieux-Payette, former Leader of the Opposition in the Canadian Senate; and[Read More…]
SSMU General Assemblies to undergo substantial reform
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) is preparing to implement an online ratification system for all resolutions passed at the upcoming General Assembly (GA), as per a referendum question passed last semester. Scheduled for Oct. 1, the GA will also undergo several adaptations aimed to facilitate students’ participation in[Read More…]
Severed Canada-Iran relations affect Iranians at McGill
On Sept. 7, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a sudden end to the diplomatic relationship between Canada and Iran. The Canadian embassy in Iran was shut down, and Canadian diplomats were recalled. Because of this situation, there is uncertainty about the status of over 121,000 Iranians residing in Canada, 262[Read More…]
McGill admin hosts BBQ for students and staff
Students, professors, staff, and other members of the McGill community gathered in James Square for a barbecue hosted by senior members of McGill’s administration on Sept. 13. Serving free burgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs to approximately 3,500 people, the barbecue is the latest effort on the part of the[Read More…]
Royal Society of Canada honours 12 McGill scholars
Two weeks ago, 12 McGill University scholars and researchers were honoured by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). Eight will be inducted into the RSC as new Fellows, while the remaining four have received awards and medals. Established in 1882, the RSC is the senior Canadian collegium of distinguished scholars,[Read More…]
McGill places 18th in QS World University Rankings
McGill ranked 18th overall in the world in the 2012 QS World University Rankings, released Sept. 10. Although McGill moved down one spot from its 17th place finish in 2011, this latest annual ranking marks the sixth consecutive year that the university has placed in the QS top 20. Launched[Read More…]
Renovated Gerts and SSMU cafeteria feature new options
Following a summer of renovations, the Student Society of McGill University (SSMU) Building now features a new selection of restaurants in its second-floor cafeteria as well as a refurbished Gerts bar. While SSMU executives have been planning changes to Gerts for three years, the new restaurants in the food court[Read More…]
Open Air Pub donates $15,000 to children’s charity
Last Friday, the Open Air Pub (OAP) management team donated $15,000 to the President’s Choice Children’s Charity (PCCC), a national organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged kids across Canada. The cheque, composed entirely of profits from OAP Lite this past spring, was presented to Loblaw Companies Limited Senior Vice-President Roch Pilon[Read More…]
