Tens of thousands of Quebec students strike this week over student aid

At least 50,000 Quebec CEGEP and university students are set to strike for one to five days between Nov. 9 and 13, with mandates at over a dozen institutions, including UQAM, Université de Montréal, Concordia and several CEGEPs. The student coalition CRUES wants student financial aid increased and opened to international and more part-time students, plus more public funding for higher-education staff and buildings. Strikes on Nov. 10 target paid internships in all programs, and a large Montreal march is planned Nov. 13. Picket lines may cancel many classes. The Fédération des cégeps says effects will vary and urges dialogue.