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Panel challenges Quebec’s “religious neutrality” law
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The Islamic Social Services Association (ISSA) and the University of Manitoba’s Centre for Human Rights Research (CHRR) co-hosted a panel discussion Thursday challenging the constitutional legitimacy of Quebec’s recent “religious neutrality” bill.
Bill 62 -...
UMSU to hold plebiscite on CFS membership
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The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) approved a motion at its Nov. 9 meeting to prepare a plebiscite - a non-binding referendum - for January 2018 asking UMSU members whether they wish to...
UMSU encourages university to develop Aboriginal language degree program
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At its regular council meeting Nov. 9, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) passed a motion to advocate to the university to follow through on the Truth And Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) recommendations to...
Manitoba passes Bill 31 despite strong student opposition
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Following an all-night legislative session, Bill 31 – introduced by minister of education and training Ian Wishart in March – passed its third reading with a majority early Friday morning.
The advanced education administration act...
Extended fall break coming to U of M
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The University of Manitoba senate approved changes to the academic schedule that includes a four-day fall break and shortened fall and winter terms at its regular meeting Nov. 1.
The goal of alleviating high levels...
