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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 Society of Social Sciences Join SOS, where students from all programs can explore the vast realm of the social sciences, including law, psychology, commerce, technology, sociology, and more. We blend intellectual learning with fun through events like Career Development Seminars, Family Feud, Mock Job Interviews, Jeopardy, Resume Workshops, Movie Night, and we're always coming up with new ideas! Follow the link in our Instagram bio @sosdawson to become part of our community and stay updated on the exciting events we have in store for you! 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.

Sign the Petition We have until March 15 to show the Premier that Quebecers support the right of Dawson students to be treated fairly as Quebecers. If you believe that students who attend Dawson College should be treated equitably by the Government of Quebec, you are asked to sign the petition by clicking the button below: Click Here YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED Sign the online petition Step 1 : fill out the form that appears below the text of the petition and press send (make sure to check off the signing conditions beforehand). Step 2 : Check your inbox and open the e-mail sent by the Assembly. Step 3 : Click the link enabling you to register your signature. Share the petition Share the petition with your friends or family on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc). We need to make sure we spread awareness of this issue. French version of the petition: Click Here English version of the petition: Click Here Write a letter to MNA Find your Member of the National Assembly here and contact them. You can copy paste these letters and sign or customize: Template letter to MNA in French Template letter to MNA in English Write a letter to Premier Contact the Premier of Quebec, Premier François Legault here . You can copy paste these letters and sign or customize: Template letter to Premier in French Template letter to Premier in English What exactly happened? Dawson’s students are squeezed into a campus that is too small for them- according to Quebec’s own norms for all students. Students at Dawson have 30 per cent less space for classes, labs, learning activities, sports, student life, studying, socializing, eating than students at other CEGEPs in Quebec. Dawson’s space deficit was recognized by the ministry years ago and reaffirmed in December 2021. For the past seven years, in frequent consultation with the government, a team at Dawson has been developing an innovative solution to add the required space, the space that is owed to our students. The new pavilion project would house the seven medical technology programs and advance a new way of training Quebec’s future healthcare workers. Suddenly on Jan. 28, 2022 – with no prior warning – the Government of Quebec announced to Dawson that the new pavilion project was “uncertain.” Over the month of February, the government shifted from using the word “uncertain” to “cancelled.” The project is still possible until the spring budget for Quebec is presented on March 22. QCGN Webinar On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, the QCGN hosted a webinar focusing on the Quebec government's decision to abandon its plans for an expansion of Dawson College in favour of prioritizing French-language CEGEPs. The webinar featured the following: Alexandrah Cardona, current President of the Dawson Student Union; Richard Filion, former Director General of Dawson College; and Tim Miller, Dawson faculty member in the Physiotherapy Technology Department. Matt Aronson, secretary of the QCGN board of directors, acted as moderator.

Bill 96 Protest Read below more information, spread awareness. The protest will be on May 14th. May 14 Protest YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED Write a letter to MNA Scan the QR. Enter your postal code. Click on the politician’s face. Go down to “Contact Information.” Click on blue email link. Write email. Click send. Share Share the petition with your friends or family on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc). We need to make sure we spread awareness of this issue. French version of the petition: Click Here English version of the petition: Click Here Attend Protest Contact the Premier of Quebec, Premier François Legault here . You can copy paste these letters and sign or customize: Template letter to Premier in French Template letter to Premier in English Position on Bill 96 The Coalition of Anglophone students Association of Quebec (CASAQ) disagrees with section II of the Bill 96 pertaining to college and university education, which establishes a 17.5% student admissibility quota reserved for incoming francophone and allophone students of all available seats to anglophone CEGEPs, and which implements a mandatory exit exam in French, for the following reasons: The Bill restricts individual rights of students to decide their language of education in relation to their career objectives Students and CEGEP administrations were not implicated nor consulted in the conception of the Bill The Bill places francophone students at a disadvantage while intensifying competition for admission to anglophone CEGEPs meaning that that admission to collegiate institutions will not be completely based on merit The Bill forces students to take an additional exam in order to graduate, which constitutes an additional source of stress The Bill makes special provisions for certain foreign students, who are favoured in the selection process for admission to anglophone CEGEPs while being exempted from the final exit exam in French The Bill does not take into consideration students attending English CEGEP who decide to attend French university The Bill disregards other decisive factors (i.e. student life quality, location) that lead up to students’ final decision when considering possible CEGEPs Instead, and to fulfill the Bill’s objective of preserving the vitality of the French language, the CASAQ suggests: Promoting French-language cultural activities Ensuring the accessibility of study and career opportunities in French Encouraging the translation of certain academic documents into both languages Making available to students a universal guide to bilingual terminology for each discipline Creating a network of guest lecturers and francophone researchers Imposing in the curriculum a third course in francophone literature or a new course in Quebec culture. QCGN Webinar he Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN), in collaboration with the English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA), Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA), and Quebec Federation of Home & School Associations (QFHSA), hosted a webinar on the impact of Bill 96 on student success. Education has been at the forefront of ongoing discussions in Bill 96’s clause-by-clause review, and questions remain about the impact of a freeze on enrolment and additional obligatory courses in French on student success. In this webinar, we heard from: Christian Corno, Director General of Marianopolis College; Alexandrah Cardona, President of the Dawson Student Union; Katherine Korakakis, President of the English Parents’ Committee Association; Cindy Finn, Director General of the Lester B. Pearson School Board. This webinar was moderated by Michael Goldbloom, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Bishop's University.

LAW 14 PETITION PETITION TO EXEMPT INDIGENOUS STUDENTS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF LAW 14 In August, the Dawson Student Union launched a petition to address the disproportionate impact of Law 14 (formerly Bill 96) on Indigenous students. As your union, we are committed to advocating for all students, and your support is crucial to make a difference. The petition closes on Friday October 25th. Sign it now by clicking below. This petition is supported by the Wesmount-Saint-Louis MNA Jennifer Maccarone. SIGN THE PETITION HERE

Strike Solidarity 2021 On March 31st, 2020, one year ago, the collective agreements that protect the salaries and working conditions of Quebec's CEGEP teachers, professionals and support staff employees expired. Across the province, unions representing public sector employees are pleading for increased investment in Quebec's health, school, and higher education networks, on a level necessary to protect workers' purchasing power, and to improve the level and quality of the services that citizens depend on every day. The Dawson Student Union stands in solidarity with the thousands of staff and employees of Dawson College. We encourage our membership, the students of Dawson College, to support this effort to protect and promote higher education. If you recognize the value of your publicly funded CEGEP education, and appreciate the academic, extracurricular and social supports you've received from Dawson College, then this is your chance to support your TEACHERS, COUNSELLORS, ADVISORS, LIBRARIANS, LAB AND COMPUTER TECHNICIANS, STUDENT LIFE COORDINATORS ETC. Your action – in class or on the street - could go a long way to showing our government and college administrators that, following years of chronic under-investment in public services, enough is enough: we are sounding the alarm! The Dawson Student Union stands in solidarity with the Dawson Teachers’ Union (DTU) Association of Dawson Professionals (ADP) Dawson Support Staff Union (DSSU). We invite all students to download the following graphics and to use them during class to show support to our fellow unions. Included in the ZIP file below are Zoom Backgrounds and Zoom profile picture images associated with the current strike movement. We also invite students to read the letter jointly written by the DTU, DSSU and ADP students as well as a communiqué that was shared with the DSU. For information on the current strike, you can visit their websites found below. Dawson teacher`s Union: https://dtu.qc.ca/ Dawson Support Staff Union: https://dssu.lacsq.org/ Association of Dawson professionals: https://adpmontreal.ca/ Letter addressed to Students ZIP file with all graphics Communiqué

Past Executive Teams This page includes all the previous Executive teams in the Dawson Student Union starting from 2020 and the 2016-2017 team. JUNE 2024- MAY 2025 Kenneth Clarence Oledan President Olivier Lamoureux VP Operations & Services Faye Rasno VP Student Life Chris Maniratanga VP Finance Leilah Doyle VP External Affairs Leila Pozzi VP Sustainability & Equity Victoria Ormiston VP Academic Affairs & Advocacy Philippe Beauchemin VP Internal Affairs & Communications Annual Plans Exit Reports JUNE 2023- MAY 2024 Isabelo Beli-En David President Derrick Essou VP Operations & Services Fiorella Vargas VP Sustainability & Equity VACANT VP Internal Affairs & Communications Delice Betukumesu VP Academics and Advocacy Candice Weijia Zhong VP External Affairs Benjamin Taylor-Sauvé VP Finance Lina Adda VP Student Life Annual Plans Exit Reports JUNE 2022- MAY 2023 Gurpreet Kaur President Hanane Aouchiche VP of Operations & Services Benjamin Savard VP of Sustainability & Equity Gabriela Aragon VP of Internal Affairs & Communications Sophia El Bakir VP of Academics and Advocacy Kiana Lalavi VP of External Affairs Sabrina Vuong VP of Finance N/A VP of Student Life Annual Plans Exit Reports JUNE 2021- MAY 2022 Alexandrah Cardona President Mia Scroggins-Hadley VP of Academics and Advocacy Arwen Low VP of External Affairs Abril Meza VP Internal Affairs & Operations Yimaj Baharun VP of Student Life Yves-Jusslin Maniratanga VP of Finance Shirin Hinojosa Violante VP of Services and Sustainability Annual Plans Exit Reports OCTOBER, 2020- MAY 2021 Kevin Contant-Holowatyj Chairperson Danahé Orduña Martínez Director of Mobilization and Communication Amélie Chornet Director of Clubs & Services Alexandrah Cardona Deputy Chairperson Valeria Sygal Director of External Affairs Nicole Vega Rivas Director of Student Life Noah Lemaire Treasurer Leana Ramirez Director of Internal Affairs & Advocacy Sarah Bensemana Director of Sustainability Annual Plans OCTOBER, 2016 - MAY 2017 Anthony Williams Chairperson Khandideh Williams Director of External Affairs Jaylin Paris Director of Student Life Shanti Pierce Treasurer Jonathan Williams Director of Internal Affairs & Advocacy Annie Quadros Director of Sustainability Jesse Torossian Director of Mobilization and Communication Iliess Bahlouan Director of Clubs & Services Annual Plans

2021 General Elections On May 13th and 14th 2021 , students will vote for their Executive Committee and their Student Councillors for the 2021-2022 mandate. For this election period, the Executive Committee and Student Councillors will be given a mandate that will start once on June 1st, 2021 and end on May 31st, 2022. The Executive Committee has 9 elected positions that are tasked with the day-to-day management of the Union. They also form the Board of Directors of the Union which is the body that manages the Union in between General Assemblies. The student council is broken down into 2 categories (program representatives and demographic representatives) with a total of 17 student councillors. The 5 demographic representatives will be selected by the Executive committee through an application process. Candidates will be interviewed and then appointed by the Executive Committee. The 12 program representatives will be directly elected by the student body. The program representatives are further broken down into 5 categories (Social science, Science, Arts, Technical and Continuing Education). Each student in a given program will be eligible to vote for the representatives for their program category. The Student Council is tasked with assisting the Executive Committee in their roles and give non-binding recommendations to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee composition is set in the By-laws and goes as follows: Chairperson Deputy Chairperson Treasurer Director of Internal Affairs and Advocacy Director of External Affairs Director of Clubs and Services Director of Student Life Director of Mobilization and Communications Director of Sustainability The Executive Committee sets the composition of the student council academic representatives each year. The current composition is set as follows for academic representatives: 4 Social Science Councillors 2 Science Councillors 1 Arts Councillor 3 Technical Councillors 2 Continuing Education Councillors Additionally, there are 5 Demographic Councillors appointed by the Executive Committee: 1 Indigenous Students Councillor 1 Queer Students Councillor 1 Francophone Students Councillor 1 Students with Disabilities Councillor 1 Racialized Students Councillor Students cannot be candidates for more than one position. In order to become a candidate for an executive position, a student must submit a nomination form which can be found below along with 20 signatures of students. In order to become a candidate for a Student Councillor position (academic representative), a student must obtain 15 signatures of students that are eligible to vote for that Councillor position (students of the same academic sector). The nomination and application period for all positions will commence on the 12th of April 2021 at 12:00 am and end on the 3rd of May 2021 at 12:00 am . Below are the documents required for the nomination process: Nomination Form for Elected Positions (Downloadable Word Document) Candidate`s Application Form for Executive Committee (Online Google Form) Candidate`s Application Form for Student Council Academic Representatives (Online Google Form) Candidate`s Application Form for Student Council Demographic Representatives (Online Google Form) Voting for elected positions will commence on May 13th, 2021 and close on May 14th, 2021 at 4:00 pm. Results will be announced on the day of the close of the polls. These elections will be completed with the use of a preferential single transferable voting system. Demographic Councillors will be appointed at the Executive Committee meeting in the same week as voting. For any more questions on the 2021 Student Council elections, please contact elections@dawsonstudentunion.com

2021 Student Council Elections student council results update (march 2021) * Official Elections report On March 4th and 5th 2021 , students will vote for their student councillors for the first time in many years. The Student Council will be tasked with many important projects and will help the Executive Committee in overseeing the activities of the union. For this election period, Councillors will be given a mandate that will start once elections are past and will end on May 31st, 2021. The student council is broken down into 2 categories (program representatives and demographic representatives). The 5 demographic representatives will be selected by the Executive committee through an application process. The 12 program representatives will be directly elected by the student body. The program representatives are further broken down into 5 categories (Social science, Science, Arts, Technical and Continuing Education). Each student in a given program will be eligible to vote for the representatives for their program category. The executive committee sets the composition of the student council each year and decided that the composition would be set as follows based on the latest student body statistics: 4 Social Science Councillors 2 Science Councillors 1 Arts Councillor 3 Technical Councillors 2 Continuing Education Councillors In order to become a candidate, a student must submit a nomination form which can be found below along with 15 signatures of students that eligible to vote that support the student's candidacy. The nomination period will commence on the 25th of January 2021 at 12:00 am and end on the 22nd of February 2021 at 12:00 am . Below are the documents required for the nomination process: Nomination Form (Downloadable Word Document) Candidate`s Application Form (Online Google Form) Voting will commence on March 4th, 2021 and close on March 5th, 2021 at 4:00 pm. Results will be announced on the day of the close of the polls. These elections will be completed with the use of a preferential single transferable voting system. For any more questions on the 2021 Student Council elections, please contact elections@dawsonstudentunion.com

DSU in the Media "Quebec students take part in pro-Palestinian protests; Dawson College cancels classes" CityNews Montreal - November 21, 2024 READ HERE "Grève de soutien à Gaza: le Collège Dawson fermera ses portes jeudi" TVA Nouvelles - November 19, 2024 READ HERE "Dawson College to close Thursday during pro-Palestinian student strikes" CBC News - November 19, 2024 READ HERE

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 JAPANESE MEDIA CLUB Do you like anime? Perhaps you've tried to learn Japanese? Or maybe you just want to find a welcoming community? Well, this club aims to bring together all people who enjoy media from Japan, as well as its culture! Join now! 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 REWIND Do you have a love for expressing yourself creatively and meeting new people? Are you interested in working with others, either in front or behind the camera? Or are you wanting to try new trends but are too shy to start on your own? If you want to get involved at Dawson and have a passion for media, consider joining the Dawson Media Club.       We are looking for dedicated members who either like to interview other students, edit videos, or work with filming equipment to capture fun interviews around campus with other students. Our goal is to share the opinions of the Dawson student body while getting to know others and having a good time. We also hope to create a fun and safe atmosphere where students can meet others with similar interests!       This club is definitely for you if you have a passion for journalism, media production, or event planning and want to be part of a community. If you are interested, contact us now! 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 DAWSON ESPORTS ASSOCIATION A club for gamers and non gamers a like. We play a variety of games from tons of different genres. Come unwind after class with a good game or a nice place to meet people and talk. We also host a variety of events with fun prizes like bragging rights. Located in 2C.09, come drop by as it's normally always open and we'd love to meet new people. 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. Interim 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! Interim Club Status DAWSON ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY A club that aims at creating a space for all astronomy enthusiasts and space-lovers to learn and have fun experiences through the various seminars and events to be held.

The Hive The DSU Hive - Gender Advocacy Centre is a free service provided by the Dawson Student Union. Advocates for a safer school environment by offering information and education to all students and staff, including the design and facilitation of mandatory workshops surrounding consent to all DSU club executives. Provides students with access to free or low-cost materials, resources and information surrounding sexual health, sexuality and gender. referrals to other resources both in and outside of Dawson to support their needs and healing. free materials and resources for mental, physical, and sexual well-being: free condoms, lube, tampons, pads, dental dams, latex gloves, pregnancy tests, and gender gear. a couch available for chest pumping/feeding and panic attack de-escalation. A coordinator is always present to answer questions and help refer students to the specific support they need within the Dawson College or city. Offers monthly groups, workshops, and events throughout the fall and winter semesters! Student Parent Program This program aims to provide financial support to parents who are studying at Dawson College. Please note that, in order to qualify for this program, you must be currently enrolled at Dawson College as a full-time, part-time or night student and you must be the parent or legal guardian of someone under the age of 18. We accept 10 student parents per academic year (September to May). The program works on rotation in order to serve as many students as possible. 5 students per month will receive an online gift card for $75 CAD from Walmart, which may be used online or in-store. REGISTER Menstrual Product Access This program provides disposable and reusable menstrual products to any students studying at Dawson College. Please note that, in order to qualify for this program, you must be currently enrolled at Dawson as a full-time, part-time or night student. What you can receive as part of this program: - A maximum of $50 CAD worth of disposable or reusable menstrual products! You will be presented with a product catalogue via email to browse the following products: reusable menstrual cups and disposable tampons, pads, liners and period panties! REGISTER Gender Gear for Everyone This service is meant for students who identify under the umbrella term of transgender, including folks who are non-binary or gender non-conforming. In order to be eligible for this service, you must be a currently enrolled full-time, part-time or night Dawson student. What you can receive as part of this program: - A maximum of $100 CAD worth of gender-reaffirming gear! You will be provided with a PDF catalogue via email to browse the following products: chest binders, gaffs, STP devices, breast enhancers, packers & straps, padded shorts, bras, dilators and makeup. REGISTER Safer Sex Packages The Safer Sex Packages service was created with the intention of making safer sex material accessible to all students. Students are able to build a package by choosing from a variety of products offered by The DSU Hive. In order to qualify for this program, you must be currently enrolled at Dawson as a full-time, part-time or night student. What you can receive: A package of various safer sex products ranging from condoms, internal condoms, finger cots, dental dams, latex gloves and lube, up to $40 CAD in value. REGISTER

Referendum 2021 On May 13th and 14th 2021 , students will be asked to vote on three referendum questions. The questions shall be concerning the amendments of the union`s By-Laws and Consitution, the addition of a Student Insurance Group Plan as well as a modification of the membership fee. How to Vote? Students will be able to vote virtually on https://dsuelections.simplyvoting.com/ . Each student will receive credentials to log in and vote by email. Make sure to check your personal or Dawson email on the day of voting! Students will be able to vote starting on May 13th at 12 a.m. until May 14th at 4 p.m. New DSU Constitution Students will be asked to vote on a new constitution for the DSU. This new document will serve as the union`s By-Laws and Constitution and shall be one of the Union`s most important documents. The Union`s constitution has to be updated to ensure that it never becomes obsolete. Unfortunately, due to a complicated amending formula, the By-laws had not been updated in almost half a decade. Our team made a commitment 9 months ago to have a new constitution by the end of our mandate. We hope to make good on that promise. To find more about the incoming changes with the new constitution, please consult both documents below. Referendum Question Do you ratify the Constitution of the Dawson Student Union, which was approved by the Board of Directors on April 26, 2021, and by the General Assembly on April 27, 2021, to be the official General By-Laws of the Dawson Student Union and replace all previous documents? Student Group Insurance Plan Students will have the chance to vote on a new insurance plan. This plan will cover students for health, dental, travel while also offering a mental health service, telemedicine service and legal assistance service. The plan will be offered by a well-established student insurance plan provider called StudentCare. They currently offer coverages for universities such as McGill, Concordia and the University of Toronto! For more information on StudentCare, you can visit their website https://www.studentcare.ca/ Students were surveyed on the matter and the results indicated that our members wanted a complete insurance plan. Results of the Survey can be found here . Students can find more detailed information on the plan by clicking here . Referendum Question Do you ratify the addition of the DSU Health and Dental plan, approved by the DSU Executive Committee on April 29, 2021? The plan would be funded by an optional fee of a total of 183$ for a twelve(12) months coverage which includes mental health, health coverage, dental coverage, travel insurance, legal protection, and telemedicine? Members will have the choice to select according to their needs whether they want coverage for all the mentioned above or select the coverage they need for either dental (50$ per year), only health (50$ per year) or additional services which include telemedicine and legal protection (83$). Specific coverages will be listed below. The DSU student health and dental plan fee would be added to Annex A of the DSU Constitution. The health and dental plan fee to cover the cost of the plan would be considered part of the DSU membership fee under an Act respecting the Accreditation and Financing of Student Associations, R.S.Q., c. A-3.01. All DSU members would be able to opt-out of this fee on an annual basis during an opt-out period set up under the provisions of the plan. Modification of the Membership Fee Students will also be asked to vote on a new membership fee. This would be the first modification in over 10 years. It is important for the union`s long-term financial health that the fee be revised on a regular basis. For more information on the student fee modification, click here. Referendum Question Do you ratify setting the membership fee in Annex A of the Dawson Student Union Constitution from $19 to $22 per semester for full-time students and from $9.50 to $11 per semester for part-time students to reflect the increase in inflation from last time the fee was set in 2011? The fee would be revised every three (3) years according to the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and rounded to the nearest half-dollar. In the event where a fee increase is not ratified, the amounts mentioned in Annex A of the new constitution for fees would be changed to the current fee levels set in 2011 previously mentioned. If you have any questions concerning the referendum questions, please feel free to contact general@dawsonstudentunion.com. For any questions on logistical and voting matters for the 2021 Referendum, please contact elections@dawsonstudentunion.com. New Constitution Additional Information on the New Constitution