MACES Referenda
Referenda can be held once a semester, either early November or early March. It can be either student-initiated through a General Assembly or board-initiated. Questions must be prepared in advance, approved by the MACES Board and the McGill University Deputy Provost Office. For more information, please refer to the MACES By-Laws or contact us here.
The Winter 2025 Referendum is ongoing, and your vote matters!
You’re being asked to decide whether SCS students should continue benefiting from essential student services supported by MACES.
The referendum proposes an increase in the MACES membership fee, which has remained unchanged for over 20 years. During that time operational costs have risen significantly due to inflation. Last year, MACES barely broke even, despite reduced hours and administrative cost-cutting. This year, revenue from student fees is projected to be $35,000 lower than the previous year.
To continue operating the MACES building, fairly compensate staff, and maintain the level of services, MACES is proposing a modest $1 per credit increase, raising the fee from $4.33 to $5.33 per credit for credit courses, and from $12.99 to $15.99 per course for non-credit courses, starting in Fall 2025.
Your vote will determine whether this increase will take effect. A “no” vote will maintain the current fee—but will also limit MACES’ ability to sustain and improve its services and operations.
Make your voice heard, vote by April 9 at 11:59 PM!