Capilano University and the Royal Bank of Canada have a long-standing partnership, with RBC serving as the university’s primary financial institution, managing student tuition funds. CapU doesn’t just store cash away for a rainy day. Around $60 million is actively invested in the stock market, gambling with students’ money. RBC owns $809 million worth of stock in General Dynamics, the manufacturer of F-16 fighter jets used by the Israeli air force, which have been deployed in airstrikes against Gaza, including those involving the MK84 and MK82 bombs. To top this off, CapU’s chancellor, Yuri Fulmer, has joined the provincial election race in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky as the Conservative candidate.
We have some bad news for them: students will not be silenced!
The good news is that around 25 students and community members met on September 26 to kickstart the student strike campaign. We formed committees and divided tasks, and students were enthusiastic and eager to take action! We are planning a banner drop in the coming weeks and educational sessions for everyone. We emphasized the importance of being well-informed about our rights so we can explain to anyone who asks us about the ongoing genocide, the role of Canadian institutions, and the need for escalation. We will conduct research, reach out to anyone willing to help, and begin taking action!
