Bill 78's impact on Concordia
Last Friday, the Quebec government passed Bill 78, An Act to enable students to receive instruction from the postsecondary institutions they attend. This new legislation, which requires compliance by Cegeps and universities, sets out specific actions to be taken by postsecondary institutions whose classes have been affected by student protests.
During the winter term, which ended April 29, Concordia maintained regular operations to meet our responsibilities to our students. In the minority of cases where significant or persistent disruptions occurred, the university has worked with deans, associate deans, department chairs, and faculty to arrive at appropriate accommodations within the framework of existing academic policies and regulations.
Because our winter semester has concluded and our summer terms are proceeding normally, many of the stipulations outlined in Bill 78 will not affect Concordia. In several instances, the law’s provisions are directed specifically to Cegeps that have been affected by student protests. It is important to note that Concordia’s academic calendar for the 2012 winter, summer and fall terms is not affected by the law.
Several members of our community have raised questions about Bill 78 and its impact on Concordia. That is why we have prepared a series of frequently asked questions. If you have additional questions, please email theprovost@concordia.ca and we will consider these for possible inclusion in an updated version.
David Graham, PhD
Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs
Related Links:
• Frequently Asked Questions: Bill 78 and Concordia University
• Bill 78, An Act to enable students to receive instruction from the postsecondary institutions they attend
• Loi no 78, Loi permettant aux étudiants de recevoir l’enseignement dispensé par les établissements de niveau postsecondaire qu’ils fréquentent