The Quebec “Student” Strike
Volume 52, Issue 1 September 2012 Introduction So what is this rag? This is The Peak, a magazine presenting stories, analysis and ideas disseminated from grassroots and peoples’ struggles. What you hold in…
While the Iron is Hot: Student Strike & Social Revolt in Quebec Spring 2012
This is the first of a two part series; for an analysis of the events described herein, read While the Iron Is Hot: Anarchist Analysis of the Revolt in Québec from our Crimethinc…
Guelph Student mobilization Committee
Guelph Student Mobilization Committee – Who Are We? by Peter Miller The Guelph Student Mobilization Committee (GSMC) was created this summer at the University of Guelph by a group of students inspired by…
While the Iron is Hot Part II
Background: Prehistory of the 2012 Strike Ancient history: 2005. The Liberal government had made the decision to turn most of the bursaries in the “loans and bursaries” student financial aid program into loans…
When the Iron is Hot Part III
Maple Spring Part 1: Before Plan Nord, Beginning of Maple Spring February 17: The Occupation of Cégep du Vieux Montréal On February 17, 2012, the students of Cégep du Vieux Montréal voted to…
The Battle of Red Thursday
The Battle of Red Thursday This article is a witness account of events by a Guelph student originating from Hull, Québec. by Padraic O’Brien For outside observers of the Québec Student Strike, Montreal…
When the Iron is Hot Part IV
Maple Spring Part 2: Plan Nord April 20–22: Plan Nord, Plan Mort In spring 2011, Charest unveiled a new marketing campaign and a plank for getting him and his party re-elected: Plan Nord….
Fight for Equality, Down With Tuition Fees!
Fight for Equality, Down With Tuition Fees! by Roisin Lyder The government would like students to believe that the twin issues of skyrocketing tuition fees and ever-mounting student debt have no negative impact…
Squarely in the Red
Squarely in the Red Contemplating debt: the way to get ahead; the rectangle of paper – protection from regret Falling into debt – only two years left, then the future road I’ve paved…
While the Iron is Hot Part V
Maple Spring Part 3: May, May Day & the Victoriaville Riot April 24 to May 16: The First Wave of Night Demonstrations Throughout the entire course of the strike—in fact, from December 6,…
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