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An ideological divide
By Kalina Laframboise February 26, 2013The highly anticipated summit on higher education organized by the provincial government…
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A fresh side of politics with your sweet 16
By Robin Della Corte February 5, 2013Quebec Premier Pauline Marois has been inspired by the decision of First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond to lower the voting age to 16-years-old for the next Scottish referendum in 2014.
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Concordia digs into deficit
By Marilla Steuter-Martin January 29, 2013Concordia announced Jan. 23 that it will enter into a deficit of up to $7.5 million for the 2012-2013 fiscal year; one of the biggest deficits declared in the university’s history.
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Searching for a solution on education
By Robin Della Corte January 22, 2013One of the most anticipated promises from the Parti Québécois, the provincial summit on education, will be held next month to discuss future plans for Quebec’s governance and management for post-secondary education funds.
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Summing up the highlights 2012
By Robin Della Corte December 4, 2012The year 2012 is coming to a close my dear friends, and what a year it’s been. From American politics to Montreal soccer, we’ve summed up some of the most interesting events of the past year here.
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Commonwealth tradition with a Quebec spin
By Robin Della Corte November 13, 2012Premier Pauline Marois made headlines when she gave her inaugural speech at the National Assembly two weeks ago, but not necessarily for the right reasons.
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Anglophone universities prepare for education summit
By Marie-Josée Kelly October 9, 2012Students of anglophone universities hope to voice their concerns at the upcoming education summit put forth by the provincial government to investigate university governance and management of post-secondary funds.
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Tuition fee increase officially repealed
By Erin Hudson - CUP Quebec Bureau Chief September 25, 2012MONTREAL (CUP) – The Parti Québécois’ cabinet meeting last week was the first time Pauline Marois executed her actions as premier of the province, spelling out the end of solidarity within the student movement and heralding a new structure of government-student relations.
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Kiss the hike goodbye
By Marilla Steuter-Martin September 20, 2012After holding office for only one day, Quebec Premier Pauline Marois is following through on her campaign promise to cancel the university tuition hikes imposed by the outgoing Liberal government.
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Hundreds mourn the death of Denis Blanchette
By Marie-Josée Kelly September 11, 2012Hundreds gathered to honour Denis Blanchette at a candlelight vigil and makeshift memorial outside Metropolis last Wednesday night.
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New government ushered in with violence
By Kalina Laframboise September 11, 2012Pauline Marois and the Parti Québécois were elected to form a minority provincial government in a night that ended with a fatal shooting Tuesday, Sept. 4.
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