Thousands gathered in Montréal on February 6 to protest the cancellation of the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ). They marched in solidarity with demonstrations across Quebec. Protesters directly addressed Immigration Minister Jean‑François Roberge, urging the government to reverse the decision and protect foreign students and workers who had been counting on the PEQ’s fast‑track path …
Nearly 50 people protested in Montreal on January 30, at complexe Desjardins. The demonstration happened during Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand’s visit to the city, which organizers and protesters said highlighted trade and economic partnerships, while Canadian weapons components continue reaching Israel. Protesters denounced her complicity and shared concerns about the lack of compliance with …
Following U.S. military actions in Venezuela on January 3, international reactions have unfolded across Latin America and beyond. In Montreal, a January 10 gathering brought together community members and Venezuelan and Latino speakers to discuss the situation, its geopolitical implications, and questions of sovereignty, self-determination, and international solidarity.
On December 1, students at Concordia University held a walkout and rally in the Hall Building atrium following the university’s decision to bar CSU Campaigns Coordinator Julianna Smith from campus. The protest drew several dozen participants and centered on concerns about Concordia’s approach to student protest, political activity and campus safety policies. Smith, who has …
