DSU CLUBS Community & ACtivism clubs JUMP TO Art and Performance Clubs JUMP TO Leisure & Hobby clubs JUMP TO CULTURE & RELIGION Clubs JUMP TO COMMUNITY & ACTIVISM CLUBS Official Club Status THE LEGACY The primary objective of The Legacy is to create a welcoming and inclusive space for individuals to meet and connect. We aim to raise awareness about the unique experiences and challenges faced by Afro-Carebeans. Moreover, our club seeks to promote the rich and diverse cultures of African and Caribbean countries, serving as a platform for cultural exchange and appreciation. Official Club Status LAW CLUB The Dawson Law Club fosters an environment which is conducive to all students, regardless of their program of study. The goal of this club is not to provide legal education, but rather to cultivate and nurture an interest students might have in broad aspects relating to law. During the semester, students can expect public speaking, oral advocacy and critical thinking skills to be honed through various activities available to all of the Dawson student body. It is important to note that the Dawson Law Club is an educational extracurricular run by students, for the students, and therefore does not reflect the structure of a legal aid institution Official Club Status GREEN EARTH CLUB The environment is the most important and most precious resource that we have. We as humans have made a great deal of mistakes, and among them is treating the earth, the air and the waters as if they were disposable. We at Green Earth are motivated to spreading as much awareness as we can about this dire issue, mobilizing students to take action against policies that would seek to threaten that precious asset and supporting groups who share our views and seek to make the world a better place for us all. Fighting for the environment for 51 years and counting! Official Club Status DAWSON FEMINIST UNION The Dawson Feminist Union is a club that advocates for women's rights and gender equity in the world, especially in our community at Dawson. We host events and fundraisers that give visibility to people and organizations who are actively supporting genders' rights. Official Club Status ETCETERA Founded in 1985 by Joe Rose, Etcetera is Dawson's 2SLGBTQIA+ club. Our club offers a safe space for queer students, but also multiple opportunities, thanks to our ties with external organisms. Plus, getting involved in the club can lead to bringing more opportunities and events to fellow queer students. Etcetera is a shapeshifter: it relies on responding to our community's needs, whichever they may be, and on spreading awareness about the beauty of our community but also about the issues our community faces. Official Club Status SOLIDARITY FOR PALESTINIAN HUMAN RIGHTS DAWSON (SPHR DAWSON) SPHR Dawson is a Palestinian solidarity club committed to advancing the Palestinian cause through a number of initiatives aimed at raising awareness, building solidarity, and celebrating Palestinian culture. Our dynamic range of activities include thought-provoking film screenings, engaging discussions, and educational workshops. For student resources and information about Palestine, please visit our Linktree. Stay updated on our activities and upcoming events by following us on Instagram. There, you’ll find the latest news, event highlights, and information about our initiatives (please note that our username will be updated shortly). Official Club Status Dawson Business Association Do you want to change the world? Us too. By joining this club, you will meet the future entrepreneurs of Montreal and develop crucial skills for running a successful business. Interim Club Status The Health Collective Bringing students together to raise awareness for metabolic and autoimmune diseases, like Type 1 diabetes, through education, advocacy, and community involvement. ARTS & PERFORMANCE CLUBS Official Club Status ARTISTIC & CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS (ACE) The ACE club is a place for students to share their art. You like sharing your OCs? We do too! Like drawing fanart of your favorite video games, anime and cartoons? Come by and share it! Whether you're a beginner or have been drawing for a long time, we welcome all artists in open arms! Official Club Status THEATRE CLUB Do you like theatre and would like to have fun, learn, act and express yourself? This is the club for you! Join us now. Official Club Status DAWSON STUDENTS' IMPROVISATION CLUB The improvisation club strives to offer all Dawson students the opportunity to discover and practice improvisation. Our goal is to promote improvisation at Dawson and build a community of people who share a passion or an interest in improvisation. We believe that all colleges can benefit from the culture of improvisation, and we are eager to bring this culture to Dawson. LEISURE & HOBBY CLUBS Official Club Status BOOK CLUB The Book Club is a space where readers and hoping-to-be-readers can meet and share our love of books with each other. We do monthly readings and then have in-person discussions, and we also have fun activities such as bookstore trips. If you'd like to be part of a community of book-lovers, join our Discord server and introduce yourself to become a member of the Book Club! Official Club Status DAWSON SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY ASSOCIATION The purpose of the Dawson Science Fiction and Fantasy Association is to promote literacy, creativity, collaboration and acceptance of self and of others through all forms of role-playing games, card games and board games. Sci-Fi also aims to educate the student body and faculty in the principles of science-fiction and fantasy as a modern pastime, expansive genre, and lifestyle. We welcome any and all Dawson students to our permanent space in room 2C.09. Official Club Status DAWSON DEBATE UNION The Dawson Debate Union's objective is to learn, develop and appreciate the art of debating. All are welcomed into the exciting world of debating whether they are a seasoned speaker or simply curious. There will be weekly debate sessions, formal and informal, that will sharpen our members' public speaking skills, their ability to research a wide variety of topics and master their abilities to work as a team. The Dawson Debate Union aims to provide each of our members with a rich and memorable experience as it consists of the perfect space to express thoughts, exchange ideas and connect with others in a fun, supportive and welcoming environment where every voice is heard! Official Club Status CHESS CLUB The Dawson Chess Club is a community devoted to chess and other board games. We welcome people from all programs and skill levels to sit across the table from each other and connect while analyzing a game! We have both serious chess matches and more casual “Hustle chess” games. Together with weekly casual meetings, our club hosts everything casual meetings, exhibition matches with chess masters, and college-wide tournaments aswell as intercollegiate tournaments. Join our discord to interact with our community and announcements for upcoming events! Official Club Status POETRY CLUB The Dawson Poetry Club is the perfect place to discover all things poetry for beginners and experts. We are dedicated to creating a space for students to write and explore different forms and genres of poetry while also being a place to socialize and share our common passion. Poetry offers us a way to see the world from a different perspective and is a way to connect with ourselves and others, making it a very personal and intimate art medium that we hope to encourage people to try out. While we do organize various events and workshops, we meet up once a week to discuss our "poem of the week" as well as share what we wrote for our weekly writing prompt (open to members/non-members). We choose the "poem of the week" based on our "poet of the month" (we choose one in English and French, and we are open to choosing one in another language as well). We also try to do all our meetings in different locations around Montreal to explore the city, discover local gems and support local businesses. Additionally, we try to support the local scene by promoting and attending poetry events around Montreal. We are here to ensure that we offer the best experience to our members to connect with each other, share their poems and learn everything they can about this unique form of artistic and literary expression. Official Club Status DAWSON'S KITCHEN FOOD CLUB A club for all kinds of tastes: Dawson’s Kitchen Food Club’s mission is to share our passion and knowledge about the culinary arts. Together, we engage to introduce students to new flavors, prepare diverse recipes, and try out all sorts of spices. Enjoy your meal! Official Club Status ELECTRONICS & COMPUTING CLUB The Electronics & Computing Club (ECC) is a student-led organization dedicated to providing Dawson students with interests and hobbies pertaining to electronics, computers, and related technologies with a communal space to interact and learn from one another. Our main goal is to promote technology awareness by offering students hands-on learning experiences though the form of in-club activities and workshop events. Official Club Status Dawson Gaming Club The Dawson Gaming Club (formerly known as the Dawson E-Sports Association) focuses on both casual and competitive gaming, as well as sharing our interests with each other in a lighthearted environment. Our club is open to anyone who wants to play games on our provided equipment and to those interested in the local Montreal competitive scene! We'll be in our space in 2C.09 where you're free to swing by during breaks or after the end of your days to spend time with the Dawson community. CULTURE & RELIGION CLUBS Official Club Status DAWSON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (DCF) Dawson Christian Fellowship aims to be a group that creates a space for people of all different faith backgrounds to ask questions about Christianity and Jesus, to belong in community, and to experience spiritual growth. We come alongside Christian students as they learn what it means follow Jesus in the way they love and serve their peers, their school, and the world. Official Club Status MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION (MSA) The Muslim Student Association (MSA) is a student-led organization that provides a supportive community for Muslim students and promotes a deep understanding of Islam on campus. In the MSA, events such as prayer gatherings, cultural activities, educational workshops, and intellectual dialogues are hosted in order to foster spiritual growth, cultural awareness, and inclusivity amongst mainstream Muslim students of all backgrounds. The MSA puts emphasis on Islamic unity, including brotherhood and sisterhood. Official Club Status LATINO "In diversity, there is beauty and there is strength." -Maya Angelou Dawson LatinO aims to create a safe and diverse cultural space for every Latino, Hispanic, refugee or immigrant. We invite everyone to engage with our community through our different workshops and events: picnics, literary and linguistic tertulias, cooking competitions, seminars, dance events and more! Official Club Status NORTH AFRICA NOW (NAN) We pride ourselves to be an intellectual, multilingual space run by North Africans, for North Africans, and open to all who are interested in discussing orientalism, colonialism & decolonization, POC and Muslim representation in media, international law/relations, and more. NAN aims to be a safe space for discussion and dialogue for students no matter the background through our various events and meetings. Official Club Status JEWISH STUDENT ASSOCIATION (JSA) The Jewish Student Association (JSA) is a community for students to connect with Jewish culture, traditions, and values. Through social events, cultural discussions, and holiday celebrations, JSA fosters belonging, leadership, and interfaith dialogue. Open to all students, JSA welcomes anyone interested in Jewish life and heritage. Official Club Status FILSAD FILSAD is an opportunity for both Filipinos and non-Filipinos to learn and promote the Philippine culture, tradition, and heritage through events and educational activities. Interim Club Status SOUTH ASIAN STUDENT SOCIETY (SASS) We’re Dawson’s South Asian Student Society, an interim club that seeks to share and celebrate the culture of different peoples from our part of the world! Every student at Dawson, belonging to the South Asian community or not, is welcome to join and share our traditions. Whether it be through music, films, food, fashion, or stories, we wish to bring a little piece of our home to Dawson students. Whether you're looking to connect or reconnect with your culture, discover new ones, or simply meet new people, SASS would be ecstatic to have you with us in our journey!

Dawson Student Union is an accreditated student association representing more than 10 000 Cegep students from Dawson College for over 15 years... Dawson Student Union Welcome to your union! Announcements DSU Health & Dental Plan Opt Out Want to opt out from your Health and Dental Plan? Both new and returning students are eligible to opt out. Change of overage/opt-out period for the F2026 semester: 21 August - 30 September 2026. Inquiries: +1 438 796 2640 or Student Contact Form Learn More Health & Dental Plan If you wish to change your coverage or opt out of your Health and Dental Plan, you must complete the COC/opt-out process yourself on the Alumo website by the deadline. For in-person help, the Alumo Student Representative is at Dawson College (Upper Atrium table or at the DSU Main Office 2F.2) to answer any questions about fees and coverage at the following times: Mondays 10:00am-2:00pm Wednesdays 10:00am-4:00pm Fridays 10:00am-2:00pm The Alumo Technical Agent is also available on-site (room 2C.03) for the month of September to assist you through the COC/opt-out or special enrolment process at the following times: Tuesdays 10:00am-4:00pm Wednesdays 10:00pm-4:00pm (11:00am-5:00pm every other Wednesday) Thursdays 10:00am-4:00pm For virtual help, contact the Dawson Student Union (DSU): https://dawson-dsu.alumo.ca/contact-us CONTACT US 3040 Sherbrooke West Office 2F.2 Montreal, QC H3Z 1A4 Canada By email only : info@dawsonstudentunion.com For Media R equests : media@dawsonstudentunion.com The Dawson Student Union conducts its activities on land which is the unceded traditional territory of the Kanien'kehá:ka .

DSU Awards Looking for meaningful ways to achieve its mission to connect, support and inspire , the Dawson Student Union (DSU) launched the DSU awards in Fall 2021. These awards were created to recognize and encourage students (DSU Members) - both full-time and part-time - to engage more deeply in their academic journey and overall Dawson College experience. The DSU Awards are presented each Fall and Winter semester, and highlight student achievements across six unique categories . Whether through leadership, creativity, resilience, volunteering, or academic excellence, these awards celebrate the diversity of ways DSU Members contribute to campus life and the broader community. Please see the awards descriptions along with the application information below. CURRENT AWARD APPLICATION PERIOD: FALL 2025 SEMESTER (DATES TBD) Dawson Student Union (DSU) Awards STUDENT LIFE Awarded to a student who has made a meaningful impact by actively participating in student life and/or contributing to the broader community. This individual demonstrates initiative and a commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive and engaged campus experience. Application Criteria: Submit a cover letter (300-500 words) that includes: an explanation of your involvement over the past 6 months your personal experience and reflections an explanation of why you believe you deserve the award Eligibility: Dawson College student Volunteer experience within the past 6 months (no minimum hours required) Come-up Presented to a student who has shown unwavering effort and determination in improving their academic performance. This award celebrates personal growth, perseverance, and the commitment to overcoming challenges in pursuit of academic success. Application Criteria: Submit a cover letter (600-800 words) that includes: an explanation of your academic journey your academic goals your accomplishments your motivations an explanation of why you believe you deserve the award Eligibility: Dawson College student Volunteer experience within your academic journey (optional) ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Awarded to a student who has demonstrated consistent effort and dedication toward maintaining a strong academic record. This student shows a clear commitment to learning, discipline, and the pursuit of academic goals. Application Criteria: Submit a cover letter (300-500 words) that includes: an explanation of your commitment to maintaining an outstanding academic record your dedication to achieving academic goals an explanation of why you believe you deserve the award Eligibility: Dawson College student Volunteer experience within your academic journey (optional) PEACE Presented to a student who has played a pivotal role in a project, student-led group, or initiative that has made a significant and positive impact on the community. This award recognizes leadership, compassion, and the drive to create meaningful change. Application Criteria: Submit a cover letter (700-1000 words) that includes: a detailed explanation of the project, group or initiative description of your community involvement your specific role in the project, group, or initiative your goals and accomplishments an explanation of why you believe you deserve the award Eligibility: Dawson College student Volunteer experience within the current semester (no minimum hours required) RESILIENCE Awarded to a student who identifies as BIPOC and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of systemic barriers. This student has remained dedicated to their education while positively impacting their community through advocacy, leadership, or support. Application Criteria: Submit a cover letter (500-600 words) that includes: an explanation of how you have persevered through systemic barriers your impact on your community your academic goals an explanation of why you believe you deserve the award Eligibility: Dawson College student Identify as BIPOC and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ Volunteer experience within the current semester (no minimum hours required) BREAKOUT AWARD Presented to a student who has shown unwavering dedication to the arts through the creation of an original performance or visual work. This award celebrates creative expression, originality, and artistic promise - in any medium or discipline. Application Criteria: Submit a complete work or collection of pieces created within the last year (ex. paintings, song lyrics, literary works, dances, performed monologues, etc.) N.B. Video submissions must be no longer than 3 minutes. Submit a cover letter (300-500 words) that includes: an explanation of your artistic journey a description of the submitted artwork or pieces, highlighting their personal and artistic significance Eligibility: Dawson College student - not limited to those in the Creative & Applied Arts program Volunteer experience within the current semester (no minimum hours required) Note: Selection is based on completion of the work, originality, and artistic promise. Eligibility and Application Are you making a difference on campus, in your community, or in your personal journey? The DSU Awards are your chance to be celebrated for your hard work, creativity, and resilience. Whether you're excelling academically, volunteering your time, creating impactful art, or showing incredible perseverance, there's a category for you. Apply now to share your story and be recognized for the impact you're making! The DSU Awards are open to any full or part-time Dawson College student, with the exception of a student who is a DSU Student Councillor or DSU Executive Officer at the time of application. Fall Semester Awards: Application period: Oct - Nov Application deadline: November 2025 Winter Semester Awards: Application period: Mar - Apr Application deadline: April 2026 All applications, along with all required documentation/information, must be submitted by the application deadline. For more information or to submit your application, please email awards@dawsonstudentunion.com Mail

Dawson Student Union rejects MES Investigation Report and calls for Minister Déry’s Resignation 2 sept 2025 Updated 9:56 PM In the 2024-2025 academic year, the Dawson Student Union (DSU) took significant actions to advocate for its members, notably supporting a student-led strike for Palestine in November 2024. This event triggered tensions, leading to a politically biased investigation by the Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur (MES) into the safety of students at Dawson and Vanier Colleges. The resulting June 2025 report covered various issues, including a Special General Assembly (SGA) and its resulting student union strike, the legitimacy of campus prayer rooms, and threatened student associations’ financial independence by attacking the core principles behind the Act respecting the accreditation and financing of student associations. As a student union, it is our main objective to represent the entirety of our members. The DSU assures the safety of all students and is dedicated to protecting their rights. The SGA and November strike resulted from a democratic process initiated by a petition submitted in accordance with our rules by DSU members (who are all Dawson students). In response, the DSU followed all established procedures and acted accordingly to its legal obligations. This report is deeply flawed, the main discrepancies are outlined as followed: The prayer rooms on campus are open to all students, regardless of background or belief. They are intended to support the religious and spiritual needs of the student body and are not tied to or promoting any ideology or doctrine. They are there to ensure respect, accommodation and accessibility for all. The DSU stands in solidarity with all faith-based groups we oversee, and we are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and respectful environment. There is no link between prayer rooms and violence or intimidation on campus. Claims suggesting otherwise reflect the CAQ’s agenda of extreme secularism and its ongoing efforts to undermine charter-protected rights. Additionally, the report criticizes both associations for allegedly acting beyond a “non-political”mandate. Within the DSU structure, “non-political” means non-partisan politics, and the same interpretation applies to our affiliated bodies. As a student union, we are inherently political in that we advocate for the diverse interests of our members through democratic processes, regardless of whether these interests align with those of other institutions. The investigators were given that information and they chose to ignore it and apply their own false interpretation. In this regards , during our Annual General Assembly (AGA), the DSU membership democratically adopted two new positions: we stand in support of students, teachers, and professionals who condemn the decades-long occupation and genocide in Palestine. We equally strongly condemn anti-Palestinian, islamaphobic and antisemitic hate. Furthermore, we uphold the right to self-determination for all oppressed peoples worldwide. Finally, the report also talks about the Plant student newspaper and its constitution. The Plant was at its origins part of a course given at Dawson College. It is no longer the case and has operated as an unincorporated entity. They are currently being restructured to be an independent student newspaper formed as a not for profit, a process which was completed earlier this month. An outdated version of the constitution was provided to the investigators in good faith, with clarification that it was no longer in effect and that the structure would be updated in the current academic year. The investigators decided to spin this narrative, claiming they don’t follow their constitution, ignoring the provided context. The DSU remains committed to supporting and amplifying the voices of those we represent whereas the Ministry has made it clear it is committed to pushing an oppressive narrative, aiming to limit academic freedoms, and student expression. This report is purely political to justify the policies and actions of the CAQ. The DSU stands firm in its rejection of the investigation recommendations and we hope to assure all Dawson students that our main goal remains to support those at the heart of our operations. The DSU demands that Pascale Déry resign from her position as Minister of Higher Education due to a clear conflict of interest and general incompetence in protecting higher education in Quebec. If she refuses, we urge the premier to reassign the ministry to someone more qualified and move Pascale Déry to the backbenches during the upcoming cabinet reshuffle. Lastly, call on the Quebec government to reject all recommendations from the report.

In recent months, the Dawson Student Union has noted a rise in incidents of a discriminatory nature, particularly against DSU Clubs and independent student groups operating on campus. The Muslim Student Association, Islamic Relief, and Al-Raya have been continuously experiencing verbal violence, intimidation, and harassment while organizing on-campus events. Recent incidents targeting these groups, notably the Sisters of the MSA and Al-Raya during their Palestinian events, have brought to light the presence of gender-based discrimination, Islamophobia, and xenophobia. Such occurrences clearly demonstrate the urgent need to address these issues head-on. This persistent harassment has been extremely overwhelming to the targeted club members and created an atmosphere of anxiety and fear. As your student union, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering a campus environment free of any form of violence, harassment, and discrimination. We stand in solidarity with our Clubs, fully support them, and actively encourage them to participate to enhance student life. Should any Dawson community member have serious concerns about a club event, they ought to communicate them with the executives of the Dawson Student Union. The DSU firmly condemns all forms of discrimination. We are dedicated to protecting our members affected by situations of this nature and will take the necessary measures to counter these acts. May we remind you that every student needs to adhere to all regulations and policies of the College and the DSU. We urge all students to denounce any form of discrimination to the DSU and ask that respect and civility be upheld by all members of the Dawson community. The DSU urges any student implicated in situations related to violence, harassment and discrimination to make use of the DSU Hive’s and Dawson College’s services. You are encouraged to consult professional counselors at the College as well as the intervention workers below for support. For immediate or planned psychosocial interventions, contact the intervention workers below: DSU Hive Senior Coordinator: Extension 1082 - Office 2D.1A - hive_sr.coordinator@dawsonstudentunion.com Social Worker at the First Year’s office: Extension 1183 - Office 2D.01 - ychukhovich@dawsoncollege.qc.ca Social Work Technician at the First Year's office: Extension 1182 - Office 2D.0 - hphotopoulos@dawsoncollege.qc.ca Social Service Officer for Code of Conduct: Extension 1209 - Office 4E.2-6 - aleblancflorent@dawsoncollege.qc.ca First Year's Office Social Service Officer: Extension 1130 - Office 4E.3-2 - edunne@dawsoncollege.qc.ca If you are Muslim and would like to have a safe zone or talk with members of your community, you can contact the Muslim Association via : msa@dawsonstudentunion.com For immediate intervention in situations presenting signs of aggression, immediately contact Dawson Security: - Extension 1500 Office 2E.14 Subsequently, an intervention worker should be notified in order to ensure a proper follow-up.

MONTRÉAL, QC (May 26, 2021) - On May 26, 2021, 51% of students (1519 students) voted in favour of striking. This strike was initiated by students and further approved in a Special General Assembly that took place on May 24, 2021. This strike will entail a complete student boycott of final exams taking place from May 27, 2021, to June 4, 2021. This means that students are asked not to attend their final exams in person in response to their neglect of student concerns previously made clear by the body. Here are some important points to consider: This strike was initiated by students with the intent of boycotting controversial in-person final exams after the college’s refusal to adapt their final examinations to a more suitable format. The goal of the strike is to pressure the school to shift their exams online. For the time being the college has continued to indicate they intend on holding exams in person. Considering that almost half of students do not intend to go to these exams, this sheds doubt on their seriousness to move forward with mass failings. Students who have in-person exams that require certain material only available at the College such as Nursing or Radiology may still access the college to do their evaluations as stated in the strike resolution adopted. Only exams that do not absolutely require in-person such as math, chemistry and physics are subject to this strike. Students who do not have in-person exams are not asked to strike but may do so in support of their peers. We have made several attempts to negotiate with the college and find a compromise. Despite our worst proposals being presented, the college has refused to accept any sort of proposal which did not come from their own administration. We ask that no student congregates in front of the school as this would pose potential health risks related to COVID-19 and would be contrary to our concerns with regards to the in-person presence on campus. If you voted against the strike and do not want to boycott exams, you are still entitled to attend exams. The boycott is a right, not an obligation. The College has no logistical capacity to fail all students who do not attend their final. These implications for universities that are waiting for students to graduate. There would be pressure from both Universities and the Ministry for the college to not fail these students considering this would cause major issues in the entire higher education sector of Quebec. There are about 3000 students (30% of the student body) who were expected to write final exams in person at Dawson. Considering the college has space issues as seen during admissions this year, it would be impossible for them to fail even 200 students who decide to boycott final exams since this would mean these students would need to remain at Dawson for another semester. Considering the college already fills all space in the daytime, they would have no choice but to rescind applications at the College. Let's not forget that the college's space issues this year were caused by their decision to not expel a few students on academic probation due to the pandemic. The number of students who weren`t expelled was inferior to the current number of students who want to strike. The College would have a serious issue on their hands and they know it. They have admitted to this potential issue in negotiations that took place over the last few days. Despite their best efforts to influence the vote in internal elections, they have failed to convince a sufficient number of students to vote against such a strike. For those who boycott, it is a possibility that exams would be deferred to a later date likely in August. There is also the possibility of exams being offered online as well. There is no certainty at this time but all options remain realistic. Students should focus on how they can best try to pressure the college to finally give in to their concerns. The point of a strike is to put enough pressure on the college to force their hand into giving in. If a plurality of students boycott, the college will quickly realize they are outmatched. That is what will make them change their minds and that is what is important to consider when making a decision. The ball is in their court. They could have listened to our concerns months ago but chose to ignore us and to move forward despite very valid issues with their plans. Do not blame students who have valid health and safety concerns, do not blame the DSU who is just doing its job, blame the college for a lack of clarity, a lack of reassurance and a lack of openness towards its student body. Overall, they mismanaged this situation from the start and have refused to try to reconcile any concerns of students. A compromise would have swiftly reassured those concerned. It is truly unfortunate it has come to this. If enough pressure is put on the college, they will have no choice but to backtrack for the reasons mentioned above. We encourage all students to boycott their exams to ensure the strength of our position. The college will try to scare or threaten students but you must all stay strong. We know they cannot make act on their threats. We also ask that everyone remain civil and that any protest (online) with regards to Dawson disregard of student rights be done peacefully and with respect. We understand this is a stressful time and that some are concerned about the possible impacts of this strike. We will continue to be as forthcoming as we can be with you all but understand that the situation is unfolding. The injunction will be addressed in a separate statement as we are still awaiting a decision from the Superior Court of Quebec. For the full results of the strike vote, please click here. Please contact general@dawsonstudentunion.com for any questions