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Quebec's Bill 78: When the exception becomes a rule of law

Charest's Bill 78 sparked widespread outrage and creative protest.

The special law adopted under gag order by the National Assembly on May 18, 2012, has entailed its share of challenges. Since then, the debate has raged and opinions have become polarized. Some criticize the law as a bludgeon which imposes limits on the freedom of expression and the freedom of association. Others, more resigned, doubt the government's good faith in resolving the impasse.

Amid the tempest, we should not lose sight of certain aspects of the law that raise questions about the rule of law, regardless of one another's position on the proposed tuition fee increases.

Facilitating legal proceedings

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Quebec students: 'A force to be reckoned with, regardless who wins the election'

On the 100th evening demonstration and the first demonstration since the announcement of the provincial elections this September, reporter Emily Campbell interviews students and critics about the future of the student movement and their attitude towards the provincial elections. 

Produced for ForgetTheBox. Journalist/Editor: Emily Campbell, Camera: Chris Zacchia. 

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Activist Communiqué: Red Square march in Toronto on Saturday

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Lessons from Quebec: Student activists visit Ryerson Student Centre

Students in Quebec have been on strike for six months, refusing to return to classes until the Charest government reverses its plan to hike tuition fees by 75%. With a quarter of a million people marching in the streets of Montreal for three months in a row, a broad, united and powerful resistance has developed. Meanwhile in Ontario, students have been organizing against the McGuinty government's poor public policies that have made Ontario the most expensive province in which to study. Much like Quebec, tuition fees have increased by 71% on the high end since 2006.

Moderated by Sarah Jayne King, chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students for Ontario. Featured Speakers:

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Activist Communiqué: Maple Spring - Toronto discussion on the fight against tuition fees

| July 16, 2012
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Smash the State Report for June 29, 2012: Alex to jail, Red Square Rising, and more!

July 13, 2012
| A G20 report, with Alex Hundert in jail, Red Square Rising in Quebec, silencing of scientists and cartoonists in Canada, hacking drones, being stimulated by Greece, and supporting Mahjoub!
Length: 02:02 minutes

The CLASSE Manifesto: Share our future

| July 12, 2012

Bringing #qcsolidarity to Ontario

| July 12, 2012

Equalization: Is Quebec committing a hold-up?

| July 4, 2012
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Red Square Rising: June 15 - Revving up resistance

June 30, 2012
| An update on the ongoing social mobilization in Quebec against austerity.
Length: 55:56 minutes
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