Statement from Concordia's President on recent events
Dear Concordians,
I write to you following yesterday’s Special General Meeting of the Concordia Student Union (CSU) adopting a motion on BDS.
Concordia’s position in relation to such boycott campaigns has been consistent for years and has not changed. Such campaigns are contrary to the value of academic freedom upon which all universities are founded.
Beyond the vote itself, reports from yesterday’s meeting are deeply troubling. They include the presence of heavily masked individuals, complaints of discriminatory behaviour and the use of intimidation tactics. This behavior is unacceptable on campus and contravenes our policies.
The university has no input on the motions presented by the CSU or on its deliberative and decision-making processes. But we will examine the behaviour around and at the special meeting, and urge those who have complaints to report them.
Graham Carr, President and Vice-Chancellor
