/\ Viola Desmond to be the face of the $10 bill Have an idea for a story? Mi news@theotherpress.ca » First non-royal woman featured alone on Canadian bill Roshni Riar Staff Writer n November 19, the first $10 vertical Canadian banknote will go into circulation. The new bill features a portrait of Viola Desmond, a Nova Scotian civil rights icon, activist, and businesswoman. Minister of Finance Bill Morneau selected Desmond from a short list of Canadian women nominated by the public. The release of the banknote marks many firsts in Canadian history. It’s the first time that a Canadian-born woman will be featured alone on regularly circulating Canadian currency, the first time that a black person will be featured, and the first vertical bill in Canadian currency. Viola Desmond gained national attention and infamy in 1946 after she visited a movie theatre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia and sat in the “whites only” section. She refused to move to the balcony where only people of colour were permitted to sit. Forcibly removed from the theatre, Desmond was jailed, fined, and convicted of tax evasion for failing to pay the one- cent difference in cost between the “white” movie seat she occupied and the “black” seat she had paid for. Her court case was the first time in Canadian history that racial segregation was brought to light and challenged. Desmond's conviction was never overturned but in 2010, the province of Nova Scotia issued Desmond an official posthumous pardon. Ina Bank of Canada press release, Morneau said, “As we strive for equality across our economy and in every facet of our country, we hope this constant reminder of Viola’s story will help inspire a new generation [...] to fight for what they believe, take their place and create a better future for themselves and all Canadians.” The reverse side of the new $10 banknote will feature an image of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Manitoba, which is the first museum in the world that focuses entirely on the history, present, and future of human rights. The bill will feature Canadian symbols such as the Coat of Arms, the Canadian flag, and maple leaves. A portion of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms will also be printed on the bill, as well as an eagle feather to represent the ongoing journey towards recognizing Indigenous rights and freedoms. The release of the new $10 banknote means that other Canadian banknotes are also due to be redesigned. John A. MacDonald will continue to be honoured ona higher value banknote in the future, but there is currently no confirmation of a timeline or date. The next banknote to be redesigned will be the $5 Canadian bill, the selection process of which will mirror that of the $10 bill. It will start with a call to the public for nominations, similarly looking to feature an iconic and impactful Canadian. The Bank of Canada website says the redesign process for the $5 banknote will follow “a few years after” the release of the new $10 bill. ‘Fairness for International Students’ campaign comes to Douglas » DSU takes another step in raising awareness Tania Arora Staff Reporter T° bring to light the amount of tuition paid by international students, the “Fairness for International Students” campaign came to the New Westminster and David Lam Campuses. On November 13, the DSU had a table set up at David Lam Campus to provide more awareness about international student tuition fees. The next day, they set up in New West talking about the same issue. Tanysha Klassen, Director of External Relations at the DSU, said in an interview with the Other Press that the goal is to help people not be unfairly surprised by spiked tuition fees. “Tt is basically for fairness and equality so that people can budget better. It is about unpredictability. We aren't asking for reduction in the fees, but no more 10 or 20 percent increase[s] anymore. No more huge increases. This issue is being given a real push for the first time.” The campaign was officially launched in September. The DSU organized an international meet-and-greet to formally launch the campaign and to give international students resources while at the College. Last week drove the campaign further by getting the rest of the student body involved. Students were asked to sign postcards to be sent to both Douglas College’s Board of Governors and BC government ministers. The postcards were split into two parts: The message for the College was that there needs to be better regulation on international student tuition increases, while the message sent to the provincial government focused on asking for legislation that would prevent universities from having unregulated control over tuition increases. Domestic students already have a two percent cap increase in BC. The campaign’s aim is to get the same for international students. In 2016, Douglas College hosted 2,000 international students from 85 countries. The numbers have increased since then. Douglas College’s financial report shows that more that $64 million was received in ¢ DSU Crafting with Pride event ¢ Douglas College takes steps towards sustainability ..and more! CAN, ADA mus vale lens BIT TEM OSLL AES (oi: ij Image via The Canadian Press both international and domestic tuition fees from the period of March 21, 2017 to March of this year. The 2017 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration said that temporary immigration, such as by international students, plays a significant part in the job market and economy as a whole. According to the report, “Canada is becoming an increasingly popular destination for international students and tourism, and those who came to Canada temporarily in 2016 accounted for $32.2 billion in our economy.” Klassen also said that there are a lot of myths surrounding international students and their wealth. “A lot of people think that all the international students are rich,” she said. “It isa myth. Not everyone is. We have a lot of research data done by BCFS and others which shows that only around 50 percent of those come from affluent families. People think they are cash cows, but many come from backgrounds where it is hard for them.” The Fairness for International Students campaign will take place next semester as well. 2 al a wv ° o ° x o