student movement

University of Toronto Students Occupy President's Office

Press Release

University of Toronto Students Occupy President's Office
Police violence used to force students out

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 21, 2008 – Toronto

March 20, 2008 thirty-five University of Toronto students occupied Simcoe Hall, the home of the President's Office, to protest a 20% fee increase. The nonviolent sit-in was accompanied with a peaceful rally outside the building—until the police began brutalizing those inside. This was captured by multiple video cameras.

Posted In
Submitted by EdwardW on Fri, 03/21/2008 - 10:55.

Montreal Student Strike Heats Up

Voting to Strike

Sporadic reports are coming in of student strikes through out Quebec with Montreal being a particular flash point.

See photos and video.

Quote:
On Friday, November 16th, 150 students and supporters occupied the Montreal Stock Exchange at 8am for approximately an hour. An estimated 60,000 students from various universities and cegeps were on strike this past week in order to protest the lifting of the tuition freeze in Quebec, which has been in place for 13 years. Tuition is expected to rise 500$ over the next 5 years.

Posted In
Submitted by timmybauld on Mon, 11/19/2007 - 15:28.
Home