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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.

CASAQ Climate Plan The intercollegiate jointly signed action plan to fight climate change Click here to download the full agreement.

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

Student Representatives Student Representatives are appointed by the Student Council under recommendation of the Vice-President Academics & Advocacy to represent student interests on the various boards, councils, and committees of the College. All Student Representatives are part of the Student Representatives Caucus chaired by the Vice-President Academics & Advocacy. As an accredited union, the DSU is given the sole right by law to appoint students on the various bodies of Dawson College. To learn more about Student Representatives or to find out how you can get involved, please email vp.acad-advocacy@dawsonstudentunion.com Mail

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.

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

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.

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

Elections General Elections are done once a year in the spring time to elect: DSU Executive Officers and Student Councilors . Interested in learning more about the DSU General Elections ? Here are the important information to keep in mind. For more details please read the DSU Constitution found in the Governance Documents page. For any other inquiry please do not hesitate to contact general@dawsonstudentunion.com Positions in the DSU: DSU Executive Officers (8 positions) President Vice-President Operations & Services Vice-President Finance Vice-President Academic Affairs & Advocacy Vice-President Student Life Vice-President External Affairs Vice-President Services and Equity Vice-President Internal Affairs & Communications Student Council (16 positions) Creative & Applied Arts (3) Continuing Education (3) Science, Medical Studies & Engineering (5) Social Science & Business Technologies (5) Past General Elections Spring 2021 Spring 2022 By Elections 2022 For recent updates, information and announcements please follow @dawson_elections on instagram. To contact the Elections Commission team please visit their page: here . TIME LINE AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 7 : Nomination Period SEPTEMBER 8-18 : Campaign Period SEPTEMBER 19-22 : Polling Days HOW TO VOTE Vote : here Instructions: 1. Click link above (linked above) 2. Sign in with your Dawson College email (example.example@dawsoncollege.qc.ca ) 3. Vote for DSU Executive positions 4. Choose the Academic sector you belong to and vote for the candidates of your sector's councillor(s) CANDIDATES DEBATE (September 16) CANDIDATES RUNNING Executive Officers Vice-President Finance Sabrina Vuong (ACE) Stefano Pangilinan Vice-President Internal Affairs and Communications Gabriela Aragon (ACE) Adam Semergian Vice-President Student Life Kevin Labossière (ACE) Student Councillors Please click on the candidate names to access their IG campaign. Creative & Applied Arts (CAA) Jacob Boily Deidra Robinson Continuing Education (Conted) Mohammad Parsa Parthib Chakroborty Science, Medical Studies & Engineering (SMSE) Brenda Truong Social Science & Business Technologies (SSBT) Nate Gervais Athi Thilagaraj Jessica Maguire