Free Speech in Fearful times
Following the events of 9/11, anti-terror laws were introduced that put civil liberties at risk and eliminated long-standing legal protections in Canada, the United States, Australia, Europe, and the United Kingdom.
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Academic freedom fund
CAUT Council established the Academic Freedom Fund to aid local associations and CAUT in vigorous defence of academic freedom.
Universities that impose a faith or ideological test
Universities violate academic freedom when they require academic staff to commit to a particular ideology or statement of faith as a condition of employment. Under procedures adopted by Council, CAUT will investigate all cases where universities are alleged to impose a faith or ideological test.
Trinity Western University
Report of CAUT Ad Hoc Investigatory Committee on TWU (Oct 2009)
Crandall University
Report of CAUT Ad Hoc Investigatory Committee on Crandall University (Jul 2010)
Laurentian University – Faculty of Arts
Terms of Reference
1) Examine allegations within the Faculty of Arts of Laurentian University of:
Academic freedom inquiries and reports
Current Independent Committees of Inquiry
Current CAUT Ad Hoc Investigatory Committees of Inquiry