McGill students occupy James Administration building

The occupation of the McGill James Administration building by a group of students continues into its second day. The Mcgill Daily News reports that the direct action has gone on since 11 am Tuesday. 

They are demanding the university accept a referendum that continued funding to the campus radio station CKUT, and the public interest research group QPIRG. The occupiers are calling the action a resignation party for Deputy Provost Morton Mendelson. He supports re-doing the referendum.

Some students have brought sleeping bags and food and are prepared to stay until their demands are met. 

Administration has responded with an eviction letter threatening legal action against students who stay in the offices. At 6pm Tuesday night, representatives met with Associate Vice-Principal Jim Nicell to negotiate. He reportedly just urged them to leave.

No one is allowed in or out of the James building including journalists from the CBC and the Montreal Gazette. A tent has been erected outside of the building to show external support.

Photo by Pierre Chauvin of The Link Newspaper.