As part of its democratic structure, the MSU utilizes dozens of student-led committees from which the policies, procedures, and practices of the organization are created, modified, or rescinded. These committees cover a wide array of topics and interests. Their composition is shared by elected student leaders, and MSU members at-large. These committees will select new members on July 12.
The student plans traditionally cover the period from September 1 to August 31 each academic year. For 2020, however, coverage will extend to September 30. Therefore, a recent graduate will keep their coverage until the end of September 2020. Students entering their second through fourth years, can use their 2019/2020 benefits for medical and dental costs until September 2020. Thus, preserving the full amount of 2020/2021 benefit allotments to be used between October 2020 and August 2021.
In light of the tragic deaths of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, George Floyd, D’Andre Campbell and countless other lives lost to police brutality, the MSU stands in solidarity with those calling out and combatting racism and police violence. For this reason, we call on McMaster Security Services to release all aggregated data relating to stops, detainments and arrests made on campus, as well as the demographic data of those individuals.
In response to the financial insecurity wrought by the global Covid-19 pandemic, McMaster has established the Student Relief Fund to provide immediate financial assistance to domestic and international students. Funds can assist with students studying abroad, caring for dependents, quarantine accommodations, food, rent, and utilities.
The Prime Minister announced a new financial support plan designed for students – the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB). Responding to student advocacy concerning the students’ eligibility limitations for the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), CESB (once approved by Parliament) will provide $1,250 per month to students or $2000 per month for those with dependants or a disability.
As both the provincial and federal governments take steps to address the economic and social impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, students are looking for support. To that effect, both levels of government have agreed to a six-month, interest free moratorium on student loan repayments.
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