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International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st, but in Montreal, a gathering to raise awareness was held on August 28th at Place Émilie-Gamelin, and it was organized by the Quebec Association for Drug User Health Promotion (AQPSUD)

The event saw organizations gather to discuss the work they do with the drug-using population, many of whom were also offering free tools, resources and kits to help those who plan to consume drugs. 

Legalization of drug use is a long-term goal for many participants, but short-term they want the provincial government to back-track on the tabled bill 103. The bill aims to regulate supervised consumption sites. Some say the bill will prevent new sites from being opened and limit existing services.

Before the Grand Prix races, the Concertation des luttes contre l’exploitation sexuelle (La CLES), a feminist community organization, launched its “Un Trop Grand Prix” sexual exploitation awareness campaign. This campaign is in its 12th year.

Project Instep is a student-run organization that aims to support indigenous people's brands and help kickstart their businesses through various initiatives, events and collaborations. Find out more in this interview with Juliana Camillia Vergara Nunez, the organization's Vice-President, and Daryl Leclaire, Tewa's Director of Business Services.  

The Concordia Research and Education Workers Union (CREW), is on strike.

On Wednesday March 12 the union began an indefinite strike action as part of their bargaining with the university. CREW represents over 2,000 TAs and RAs at Concordia. With the union affiliating just two years ago, this is CREW’s first strike.

The union wants higher wages competitive with TA wages at other schools, as well as stronger job security and an indexation system guaranteeing more consistent hours.

Concordia says they will continue to meet at the bargaining table in good faith.

On Thursday February 6, students protested in front of Concordia University’s Guy-De Maisonneuve building and McGill University’s James Administration building, while the board of governors had their monthly meeting and allegedly discussed the Boycott, Divestment and Sanction (BDS) movement.

Concordia’s Student Union is also currently under investigation, after the university accused them of violating several regulations and codes during the special general meeting on Wednesday January 29.

Photo by Zita Berger

On Wednesday January 29, Concordia’s Student Union hosted a special general meeting, where 885 undergraduate Concordia students voted in favor of two motions regarding the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.  

Now that the students have voiced their demands, the board of governors will meet on Thursday February 6 to discuss how they will respond.

Photo by Zita Berger