Speak up — On the importance of extramural academic freedom
By David Robinson
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News / Faculty at America’s largest public university system begin and end strike in one day
California State University (CSU) faculty reached a tentative deal the day they began a historic strike on January 22.
News / Quebec public sector unions and government reached a tentative agreement
After 11 days on strike in November and December, a “common front” of public sector unions in Quebec reached a tentative agreement with the provincial government.
News / Ontario: Blue-ribbon panel calls for increased post-secondary funding
A government-appointed “blue-ribbon panel” concluded last November that Ontario’s post-secondary education faces a growing financial strain.
News / SGPPUM and Université de Montréal reached a tentative agreement
The Syndicat général des professeurs et professeures de l’Université de Montréal (SGPPUM) reached a tentative agreement with the administration on January 29. The last-minute deal averted a strike planned to begin the same day.
News / International student cap a “blunt instrument”
The federal government has announced changes to the international
News / Canadian government unveils new research security policy
The federal government has announced researchers who work in sensitive areas and partner with 103 Chinese, Iranian and Russian research institutions on a “
News / B.C. minister exits cabinet over political interference
B.C. Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Selina Robinson resigned on February 5, following comments she made about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
News / Push to protect universities and colleges from corporate insolvency inches closer to becoming law
Bill C-59, federal legislation to implement the government’s Fall Economic Statement, was being debated in the House of Commons at the time of writing.
Executive director's corner / Research community faces more restrictions on international collaboration
By David Robinson
In December, the Federal Court released a decision that is sure to have wide-ranging repercussions throughout Canada’s academic research community.