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Hey, hey, hey! The Sound Clash 2010 vs. Now Pub Night is happening right now!
Check it out at St. James campus, Kings Lounge from 8 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Please note that there is no access to the George Brown College during or after the event. Coat check will be available. #WeAreEssential
Can you believe it’s officially the end of Fall 2019 Term? 😲 I know you’re waiting for this! You did so well this past semester at George Brown College. You deserve a pat in the back and a hot cocoa, in time with the #HotCocoaDay.. Cheers! ☕#WeAreEssential
Dark already? Still studying on campus?
Well, walking safely across campus is just one of the stresses your Student Association can relieve. Walk with us. SafeWalk at George Brown College
Service available Monday-Thursday from 6:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Fridays from 6:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Try it out this week, so it's familiar to you and your routine next semester. www.studentassociation.ca/safewalk
Student Choice Initiative Legal Challenge UpdateIn May 2019, the Canadian Federation of Students with the York Federation of Students filed a legal challenge against the Ontario Government’s Student Choice Initiative which made democratically determined student fees in the province of Ontario optional.
At the end of November, the Divisional Court released its unanimous decision that deemed the Student Choice Initiative unlawful.
Since the ruling, the Ontario Government has served notice that it is seeking leave to appeal the Divisional Court’s decision to the Court of Appeal for Ontario. There is a requirement to obtain leave from the Court of Appeal before Ontario can appeal the decision.
Despite this government's decision to seek leave to appeal the ruling of the Divisional Court, it is important to note that the ruling remains in place and under the Divisional Court’s order, the Student Choice Initiative is unlawful.
The decision of the Divisional Court is the law and universities and colleges must abide by it. As such, our administrations should continue to collect and remit our local and CFS fees.
We are currently working with our legal team to ensure we are prepared for all possible next steps regarding this legal challenge and we will continue to keep our members updated on the progress of the appeal.
Thank you to all those who have and continue to support us in protecting the autonomy and ability of student-funded levy groups to exist and thrive on campuses across the province.
Should you have any questions regarding the legal challenge and the appeals process, please contact:
CFS-Ontario, Kayla Weiler, k.weiler@cfsontario.ca, Ontario Office 416-925-3825
CFS-FCEE, Justine De Jaegher, executivedirector@cfs-fcee.ca
York Federation of Students, Fatima Babiker, president@yfs.ca
You're almost there - end of term.
End your term with Sound Clash 2010 VS. Now pub night.
Asking questions you don't have to study for: Niki Minaj or Cardi B?
Dec.13
8 P.M. to 1 A.M.
George Brown College St. James campus, Kings Lounge
Please note: No access to the college during or after the event. Coat check will be available. $5 for GBC students (GBC student ID required); $10 for guests
"One in five women will be sexually assaulted while they are students, and the rate of violence is even higher for women from marginalized communities including women with disabilities, racialized and indigenous women, and queer and trans people. #ConsentIsMandatory" ~ The Source
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