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Students push for University divestment from fossil fuels, Plan Nord
Decorporatize McGill launches petition urging McGill to divest its holdings in fossil fuel companies and firms directly involved in the Plan Nord, the Quebec government’s controversial plan to develop the natural resources extraction sector in the…
Divest McGill Year-end Debrief - 2013
Meeting notes recounting an internal debrief of the campaign's actions between 2012-2013, including strengths, weaknesses, allies, and future visioning.
McGill seeks exception from Access to information requests; transparency in question on military research, tar sands and Plan Nord ties
Press release describing that the McGill administration has opened litigation against students who submitted Access to Information (ATI) requests on subjects including military research and mining investments.
Fossil Fuel Fred Campaign Launch
Press release describing the launch of 'Fossil Fuel Fred,' a fictitious energy CEO candidate for student government, and Divest McGill's theatrical response. The action targets SSMU student representatives to take a stand for divestment.
Divest McGill Initiates Guerrilla Projections During 4 Floors
Press release describing a creative action led by Divest McGill during SSMU's 4 Floors Halloween party. The action included projections on the McGill Faculty Club with Halloween-themed calls for divestment such as: "Give us a chance at a fairytale…
Divest McGill Bikes on Campus, Calling for Fossil Fuel Divestment
Press releasing describing a bike protest organized by Divest McGill, defying the controversial bike ban on campus and calling for systemic, environmental action, including divestment from fossil fuels.
Stand Up to Climate Change, Stand Up for Our Future
Christopher Bangs, spokesperson for Divest McGill, publishes an op-ed describing the urgent need for moral action in response to climate change. The article describes the beginning of the Divest McGill campaign, via a petition submited to the Board…
McGill Board Says No to Divestment
Press release describing the Board of Governor's rejection of a petition for divestment put forth by concerned students, faculty, staff, and alumni, on the basis that the fossil fuel industry causes no 'social injury.' Divest McGill affirms its…
Letter: Divest McGill turns one year old
Divest McGill publishes an op-ed detailing its first year of action, including mandates from SSMU, PGSS, and MCSS, a peittion with 1,200 signatures, and a presentation to the Board of Governors’ Committee to Advise on Matters of Social Responsibility…
A higher standard: Challenging McGill’s harmful investments
Christopher Bangs, spokesperson for Divest McGill, describes the moral urgency and political strategy behind Divest McGill's campaign and invites readers to an open meeting. The article highlights the contradictions between McGill's so-called…