The Latest Townhall: Our Response!
| At the May 16 Town Hall, McGill’s administration delivered a confusing and contradictory message: they acknowledged that layoffs and budget cuts are not sustainable, yet insisted they are inevitable. This narrative is being pushed without transparency or genuine accountability — and it’s frontline staff and students who will pay the price. At the same time, McGill is pushing to raise another $1 billion to reach its $3 billion fundraising goal — a move that stands in stark contrast to the austerity measures being proposed. What the Administration Isn’t Telling You The total salary mass for Senior Administration and management is $71 million higher than it would be if it had increased at the same rate as salaries for all other job classes. No mention of salary freezes or reductions for senior administrative staff. No commitment to full financial transparency, no clear answers on where and how money is being spent. Let’s call on McGill to ✅ Implement a moratorium on layoffs and job abolitions ✅ End the hiring freeze that harms departments and services ✅ Cancel the costly NousGroup consulting contract ✅ Freeze and reduce executive compensation ✅ Reverse the opening of Horizon McGill, a high-cost project pushed forward amidst cutbacks This Is a Choice — Not a Necessity Without access to full financial records, how can students, staff, and faculty know whether cuts are truly necessary? Right now, you are being asked to accept austerity measures without evidence. McGill is using fear and urgency to justify harmful policies without democratic input or transparency. Let Us Stand for Fairness, Not Fear. The McGill community deserves a voice in decisions that affect livelihoods, academic quality, and student services. SIGN OUR PETITION to demand a fair, transparent, and people-first approach! |
