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07/07/2015
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Bill C-377 becomes law

The Conservative government used its Senate majority to force the adoption of Bill C-377, legislation that will require labour organizations to report all transactions over $5,000, and the details of employees and officials who earn over $100,000.
03/07/2015
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Ontario must link stand-alone nursing degree with academic freedom

CAUT strongly endorses the position paper of the Ontario Public Sector Employees Union (OPSEU) with respect to the province’s consideration of allowing colleges to offer stand-alone nursing degrees.
26/06/2015
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Urgent Action: Stop Bill C-377

Yesterday, Conservatives in the Senate gave notice to introduce a motion to limit debate and force a final vote on Bill C-377, anti-labour legislation that would impose onerous reporting requirements on CAUT and all its member associations
17/06/2015
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CAUT Statement on National Aboriginal Day

The Canadian Association of University Teachers marks National Aboriginal Day on June 21, 2015 by acknowledging the tremendous contributions of Aboriginal peoples to our universities and colleges, our academic staff associations, our communities, and our country.
12/06/2015
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Capilano University Administration violated academic freedom: report

In a damning report, a CAUT ad hoc investigatory committee concludes the Capilano University Administration deprived Professor George Rammell of his academic freedom by seizing and destroying a satirical work of art representing the president of that British Columbia institution.
04/06/2015
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CAUT supports the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: educational institutions must work to end racism and systemic discrimination

The national organization representing Canada’s academic staff supports the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Report exposing the legacy of Canada’s residential schools and calls for concrete action to e
26/05/2015
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CAUT urges MPs to support motion to unmuzzle government scientists

The Canadian Association of University Teachers is calling on Members of Parliament to support a Liberal motion being debated today to end the muzzling of government scientists.
07/05/2015
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Nova Scotia universities face sanction from national university teachers’ group

The association representing the country’s academic staff is warning that Nova Scotia’s universities could be sanctioned if they try to use new powers that many say violate constitutionally protected rights, and undermine academic freedom.
01/05/2015
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Academic staff vote unanimously to condemn the Nova Scotia government’s attack on universities

Delegates attending the annual meeting of the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) today have voted unanimously to condemn the Nova Scotia government’s Bill 100 as an unacceptable violation of constitutional rights, university autonomy, and academic freedom.
24/04/2015
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Canada’s profs raise alarm over Nova Scotia bill

The national organization representing Canada’s professors and academic staff says a bill before the Nova Scotia legislature would violate constitutional rights, undermine the independence of universities, and compromise academic freedom.

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