A pro-Palestinian encampment remains at the Ontario Tech campus in north Oshawa. It was set up on Polonsky Commons on May 6. Ontario Tech officials told t
Ontario Tech officials told the occupants to dismantle the encampment by May 9 at 5 p.m. because of health and safety risks and potential disruptions to activities planned in that area on May 10.The university then invited encampment occupants to discuss their issues.
At first the university said the talks were positive, but in an update the university said more recent talks were not as positive.Ontario Tech supported the disclosure of that information as well as an added commitment to expand access to education for Palestinian and other displaced students.The occupants responded that they would not remove the encampment and made additional demands that not only escalated what was initially requested, but also shifted in tone.
The occupants say they will remain in the encampment until further discussions lead to final written agreement that satisfies their demands.According to faculty members Ontario Tech has told them they are safe and to call security if they feel unsafe.Ctrl+Enter
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