In Quebec It's Official: Mass Movement Leads to Victory for Students

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Published on Friday, September 21, 2012 by Common Dreams
In Quebec It's Official: Mass Movement Leads to Victory for Students

Naomi Klein: 'This is why radical movements are mercilessly mocked. They can win.'

- Common Dreams staff

After a year of revolt which became known as the "Maple Spring"—including massive street protests that received global attention—university students across Quebec were celebrating victory on Thursday night following the announcement from newly elected Premier Pauline Marois that the government was cancelling the proposed tuition hike that led to the student uprising and nullifying the contentious Bill 78 law which was introduced to curb the powerful protests.

“It’s a total victory!” said Martine Desjardins, president of the Fédération étudiante universitaire du Québec, which is the largest student association with about 125,000 students. “It’s a new era of collaboration instead of confrontation.”

“Together we’ve written a chapter in the history of Quebec,” she added. “It’s a triumph of justice and equity.”

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1. good news. i might add that this movement had staying power -- over a year -- and drew in

other sectors and lots of public support.

isolated demos don't cut it when it comes to fighting the power.