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Saying that it “remains steadfast in its commitment to an open and transparent dialogue conducted in good faith” despite a walkout by encampment representatives from discussions, McGill University said Tuesday it has updated its proposal to pro-Palestinian protesters.
The encampment has been on the downtown campus since April 27.
The updated proposal, made on Monday, is included with a renewed suggestion from the university that a neutral third-party mediator be appointed to facilitate discussions.
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The latest offer includes:
- A review to explore the university’s divestment from weapons manufacturers.
- Increased investment disclosures including holdings below $500,000 “whenever possible.”
- Support for Palestinian scholarships and displaced scholars.
- Amnesty for encampment participants offered to “any McGill student or employee for participating in the encampment prior to June 15, 2024. However, this amnesty would not extend to other acts we have seen that are currently under investigation, such as the forceable entry into the James Administration Building, the destruction of property, vandalism, harassment, etc.”
The university contends that “similar proposals have led to successful resolutions and the voluntary dismantling of encampments by protesters at other universities.”
Protesters have called on McGill to completely divest from Israel, which is at war with Hamas, adding that their demands are non-negotiable.
The offer comes as the university seeks an injunction to remove the protesters from university property.
The request is expected to heard in Superior Court in late July.
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