At its core, academic freedom ensures that in their teaching, research, scholarship, publication, creative expression, participation in the affairs of the university, and exercise of their rights as citizens, academics are not curtailed, disciplined, or censored by the administration, by colleagues, or by outside bodies or individuals. It includes the freedom of scholars to inquire into and challenge prevailing orthodoxies or systems without being subjected to reprisal, such as denying them appointment, promotion, or depriving them of their employment status, institutional rights, or privileges.

Overview

CAUT & UNESCO Definitions
February 6, 2023

Four Pillars
March 1, 2024

“Limits and Non-Limits”
March 12, 2024

Policy Statements

Academic Freedom
October 11, 2023

Academic Freedom and Artistic Expression
October 11, 2023

Academic Freedom and Contract Academic Staff
March 4, 2024

Academic Freedom and Respectful Workplace Policies
March 4, 2024

Academic Freedom for Academic Administrators
March 4, 2024

Academic Freedom in Relation to Joint Academic Programs
March 4, 2024

Academic Freedom in the Assignment of Student Grades
March 4, 2024

CAUT Procedures in Academic Freedom Cases
March 4, 2024

Historical & Legal Foundations

The Origins of Academic Freedom in Canada
March 4, 2024

The Legal Foundations of Academic Freedom in Canada
March 4, 2024

Contemporary Threats
March 4, 2024