A McGill University undergraduate student has applied to launch a class action against the institution, alleging that it failed to protect Jewish students from antisemitism, harassment, and discrimination since October 2023. Backed by a Montréal law firm and B’nai Brith Canada, the lawsuit accuses McGill of breaching its obligations under the Code of Student Conduct and other internal policies by allowing an environment of antisemitic sentiment and failing to take adequate disciplinary measures. The student is seeking a one-third tuition refund and $5M in punitive damages, both to be distributed among McGill’s Jewish student population. The application was filed in the Superior Court on Tuesday but has not yet been authorized.
