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According to the CBC, protesters marched on Parliament Hill in a show of solidarity for aboriginals’ land and rights. They wish the federal government to change their policy towards indigenous people.

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New Municipal Party in the Making

January 29 2013 // News

There may be a new municipal party being moulded as we speak.

According to the Montreal Gazette, Marvin Rotrand confirmed Monday that former Union Montreal councillors have been talking about forming a new party that has yet to have a name.

Rotrand says this party will be less constrictive and allow members to express their convictions. The party will also focus less on municipal structures and more on getting things done right in the city.

Rotrand says he will be serving as interim leader until November’s municipal election.

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French-led troops chase away rebels within Timbuktu

January 28 2013 // News

French and Malian troops are now in control of the Malian city of Timbuktu, since rebel forces retreated from the trading town.

According to Aljazeera News the French led soldiers were made to feel welcome by the people within the town.

French President Francois Hollande stated that France is surely winning the battle, but it will be left up to African forces to settle affairs within the northern part of Mali.

Up to eight thousand African troops will take over from the French troops as soon as possible.

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January 28th, 2013

January 28 2013 // News

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Kathleen Wynne chosen as new premier of Ontario

January 28 2013 // News

Former Liberal cabinet minister Kathleen Wynne is officially the first woman to be elected premier of Ontario, as reported by The Guardian.

With her victory, Ontario is now the fifth province to be lead by a woman. Wynne is also the first openly gay leader of a Canadian province.

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CSU asks for student input before Quebec summit on higher education

January 28 2013 // News

As a way to get feedback from students on what matters to them when it comes to higher education, the Concordia Student Union is asking for student opinion on what proposals should be presented to the Fédération Etudiant Universitaire du Quebec, who will represent Concordia at Quebec's summit on higher education next month.

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Two Quebec students asking for revision on fairness of student association financier

January 28 2013 // News

Two University of Laval students in Quebec City are asking the court to invalidate articles in Quebec’s Act Respecting The Accreditation And Financing of Students’ Associations.

According to MEdia Co-Op Montreal, this comes after Laurent Proulx and Miguael Bergeron submitted an application Wednesday to the Superior Court of Quebec opposing the fairness of seven articles in the Act.

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Quebec minister applauds ruling on common law unions

January 28 2013 // News

Quebec's justice minister, Bertrand St-Arnaud applauded the recent Supreme Court of Canada ruling on common law couples.

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January 25, 2013

January 25 2013 // News

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Borough wants Quebec to pay for 2nd access

January 25 2013 // News

If a second entrance to the Vendome metro station is added, then Quebec should pay the entire cost says the borough of NDG-Cote-des-Neiges.

According to the Gazette, the entrance is a requirement if an added link from the station to the new MUHC superhospital is built.

Borough mayor Lionel Perez and city councilor Marvin Rotrand said that hospitals need a direct link with public transit. Also, based on the clientele, the entrance would need to be universally accessible for those with reduced mobility.