"The budget cuts by Quebec government are a huge factor in decreasing McGill's reputation due to lack of research, but you haven't discussed the budget cuts in your plan. Please clarify these." -Abdul Muiz

The budget cuts are important but I don’t think dwelling on a problem is a very useful way to solve it. In Senate and BOG I was able to see the presentation of next year’s budget with projections regarding the QC governments “Réinvestissement Stratégique” dispersion of money to the various schools around QC and what McGill can expect to receive. The McGill administration already has a few ideas for how to make sure that even with the budget cuts McGill’s reputation and visibility improves. My plan is to hold the McGill administration accountable for their two priorities related to your question by holding open and consistent communication with students regarding progress on their action items associated with these priorities. The first being “academic and research excellence” and the second being “raise McGill’s external visibility, success and reputation”. 

If you would like to view the powerpoint that accompanied the budget presentation which includes the priorities I have mentioned you can view it here:
http://www.mcgill.ca/senate/sites/mcgill.ca.senate/files/d13-46_budget_planning_-_report_ii_memo.pdf