GSA COUNCIL – EMinutes
Carleton University Graduate Students’ Association, Ottawa, Ontario
Robertson Hall, Senate Chambers, 6:00 pm, Friday, 25 January 2013
CALL TO ORDER – 6:00pm, Friday, 25 January 2013
Chair: Jessica Squires
Recording Secretary: Sam Heaton
Council Members Present
 Kelly Black (President)
 Anna Goldfinch (VP External)
 Vincent St-Martin (GSA)
 Phil Robinson (Executive Coordinator)
 Elizabeth Whyte (VP Finance)
 Chloë Grace Fogarty-Bourget (VP Operations)
 Holly Gilroy (VP Academic)
 Colin Cordner (Political Science)
 Steven Nguyen (Graduate Residence Caucus)
 Abigail Kidd (Sociology and Anthropology)
 Ron Couchman (Sociology and Anthropology)
 Tabatha Armstrong (Canadian Studies)
 Chris Bisson (Geography)
 Jesse Howell (Neuroscience)
 Samuel McCready (History)
 Guy Massie (History)
 Emile Scheffel (Political Management)
 William Knisley (Department of Electronics)
 Lisa Menard (Psychology)
 Cecilia Jorgenson (Psychology)
 Thor Jodoin (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering)
 Karl Wasslen (Chemistry)
 Samantha Allen (Journalism)
 Justine Mallah (Communication)
 Emily Lieffers (Communication)
 Wesley Petite (Political Economy)
 Alexandre Lafortune (NPSIA)
 Katy Hartling (Physics)
 Matt Dunford (Physics)
 Nick Bourgeois (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering)
 Scott Marchant (MCHSS)
 Diane Pellicone (Art History)
 Kevin Nugent (Public Policy and Administration)
 Phil Beriault (Philosophy)
 Andrew Connolly (English)
 Chelsea Houde (English)
 Thania Vega (Political Science)
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Pauline Gouidin (ICSLAC)
Johnny El-Alam (ICSLAC)
Nicci Sharpe (Social Work)
Lindsay Derraugh (Biology)
Dan Preece (CUPE 4600)
Nick Falvo (Board of Governors)
Graeme Turner (Mathematics and Statistics)
Glen Barber (Economics)
Golshid Chatrchi (Mathematics and Statistics)
Sebastian Plante (Cognitive Sciences)
1. INTRODUCTION OF CHAIR
a. Announcement of Proxies
Kevin Nugent for Nyssa Mcleod and Justine DeJaegher (Public Administration)
William Knisley for Ehsan Ghias-Begloo (Electronics)
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Moved: Colin Cordner (Political Science)
Seconded: Cecilia Jorgenson (Psychology)
Carried
3. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
a. E-minutes from December 5th 2012
Moved: Chloë Grace Fogarty-Bourget (VP Operations)
Seconded: Tabatha Armstrong (Canadian Studies)
Carried
b. Minutes from December 5th 2012
Moved: Kelly Black (President)
Seconded: Ron Couchman (Sociology and Anthropology)
Carried
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
5. EXECUTIVE REPORTS
a. President (Kelly Black)
Respectfully Submitted by Kelly Black
b. VP Finance (Elizabeth Whyte)
Respectfully Submitted by Elizabeth Whyte
c. VP Operations (Chloë Grace Fogarty-Bourget)
Respectfully Submitted by Chloe Grace Fogarty-Bourget
d. VP Academic (Holly Gilroy)
Respectfully Submitted by Holly Gilroy
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Robertson Hall, Senate Chambers, 6:00 pm, Friday, 25 January 2013
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e. VP External (Anna Goldfinch)
Respectfully Submitted by Anna Goldfinch
f. Questions
6. OTHER REPORTS
a. Senate & Senate Committees
b. Graduate Residence Caucus (GRC)
c. Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA)
d. Rideau River Residence Association (RRRA)
e. Graduate Faculty Board (GFB)
f. Carleton Post-doctoral Association (CUPA)
g. Canadian Union of Public Employees 4600 (CUPE 4600)
h. Board of Governors (BoG)
i. Athletics Board
j. Questions
7. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
8. NEW BUSINESS
a) Motion 25.01.2013 – 01: Motion to endorse the Idle No More movement
Moved by: Peter Holdsworth (History)
Seconded by: Ron Couchman (Sociology and Anthropology)
Whereas the Canadian First Nation communities have begun the Idle No More campaign in response to
efforts in the Omnibus bill C-45 to make changes to environmental protections without consulting the
First Nations and Inuit communities; and
Whereas these changes endanger historic treaty rights agreed to by the Crown and/or Canadian
Government including those to supporting the traditional way of life and hunting and fishing rights;
and
Whereas the First nation leaders at the time of the treaties understood they were made with the
Nation of Canada and the Crown and as sharing, not sale of their land; and
Whereas the Graduate Students’ Association has shown support in the past to similar campaigns,
including but not limited to Shannen’s Dream, Sister’s in Spirit, Jordan’s Principle, and the Attawapiskat
Housing Crisis; therefore
Be it resolved that that the Graduate Students’ Association endorse the Idle No More movement; and
BIFRT GSA departmental societies and councilors be encouraged to disseminate information relating to
the Idle No More movement, and
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BIFRT the GSA write an open letter to the Prime Minister and the Governor General of Canada in
support of Idle No More movement and requesting meetings and action on meetings with First
Nation’s and Inuit leaders.
Carried
b) Motion 25.01.2013 – 02: Motion for funding and support of "Taking Back the University" Event
Moved by: Tabatha Armstrong (Canadian Studies)
Seconded by: Kelly Black (President)
Whereas many students and university community members feel that Carleton University is run in an
exclusionary, unaccountable and undemocratic fashion.
Whereas it is vitally important that we build democratic alternatives on campus that provide avenues
through which all members of the campus community can have a direct role in decision-making.
Whereas the "Taking Back the University" event aims to provide a forum for building
solidarity between students, faculty and staff on campus, and take steps towards establishing more
enduring connections at the grassroots level in discussing the direction of the university.
Whereas the aforementioned day-long event will include a workshop on building collective strategies
for campus struggles, two panel discussions, one with a speaker from ASSÉ, one with speakers from
Carleton, a general assembly meeting, and lunch and refreshments.
Be it resolved that the GSA donate $300 for the "Taking Back the University: Students, Faculty and Staff
for a Democratic Campus-Community" event to be held on February 1, 2013 to help cover travel costs
for a speaker travelling from Montreal and to provide lunch for participants.
Carried
c) Nominations and elections for two (2) GSA Electoral Board positions
Nomination in absenstia: Darren Pacione (Legal Studies).
Samantha Allen (Journalism) nominates herself.
nominees: Darren Pacione and Samantha Allen.
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Motion 25.01.2013 – 03: Motion to Appoint GSA Councillors to the Electoral Board
Moved by: Chloe Grace Fogarty-Bourget (VP Operations)
Seconded by: William Knisley (Department of Electronics)
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Whereas GSA By-Law #11, Section 2, states that the Electoral Board will include two members of GSA
Council who are elected by Council, therefore;
Be it resolved that Darren Pacione and Samantha Allen be appointed to the GSA Electoral Board for
2013.
Carried
9. OTHER BUSINESS
Motion: Be it resolved that the Graduate Students’ Association oppose the Free Speech Wall.
Moved: Phil Beriault (Philosophy)
Seconded: Ron Couchman (Sociology and Anthropology)
Colin Cordner (Political Science): I’d like to move to postpone discussion or voting until a future meeting.
Seconded: William Knisley (Department of Electronics)
Defeated
Elizabeth Whyte (VP Finance): Motion to amend: to add or include the words after “to oppose the free
speech wall”, after “oppose” and before “free speech wall” “oppose the hate speech that was put on the free
speech wall and reiterate the GSA’s position on safe(r) spaces.”
Chair: “Be it resolved the GSA oppose the use of the free speech wall to promote hate speech and reiterate
the GSA’s support for safe space on campus.”
Seconded: Alexandre Lafortune (NPSIA)
Sebastian Plante (Cognitive Science): Motion to further amend: “as a forum for hate speech.”
Seconder: Samuel McCready (History)
Carried (19 abstentions)
Motion reads:
“Be it resolved that the GSA oppose the use of the free speech wall as a forum for hate speech and reiterate
the GSA’s support for safe space on campus.”
Carried
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Graeme Turner (Mathematics and Statistics)
Seconded by: Ron Couchman (Sociology and Anthropology)
Carried