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CAUT Statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day

(Ottawa — June 21, 2018) On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) takes the opportunity to reflect upon the enormous contributions of Aboriginal Peoples, and also the historic wrongs committed against First Nations, Inuit, an
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SCC shuts down accreditation of Trinity Western University law school

(Ottawa – June 15, 2018) The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is welcoming the ruling of the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) against Trinity Western University (TWU) in its bid for accreditation of its evangelical Christian law school.

2.16 Percentage (%) of Female Teachers, 2015

Canada ranks eleventh of all OECD countries in the proportion of female university teachers, and fifth among college teachers. Download Excel file

3.13 Community College, Undergraduate and Graduate Qualifications Awarded, 2015-2016

In 2016, 236,310 Bachelor’s and other undergraduate degrees, 58,836 Master’s, and 7,485 Doctorates were awarded in Canada. 206,199 community college certificates and diplomas were awarded.

3.12 Secondary and Postsecondary Graduates, 2015-2016

In 2016, 306,768 students graduated from a university while 202,062 students graduated from a community college. 309,369 students obtained a high school diploma in a secondary school.

3.7 University Undergraduate Students, Selected Equity-Seeking Groups

Among first-year undergraduate students surveyed in 2015-2016, about 3% self-identified as aboriginal, 40% self-identified as a member of a visible minority group, and 22% of students self-identified as disabled with 12% reporting a disability linked to a mental health issue.

3.5 University FTE Enrolment by Program Type, 2015-2016

In 2015-2016, 45% of undergraduates attended university in Ontario and 21% attended universities in Québec. Download Excel file

3.4 Community College FTE Enrolment by Program Type, 2015-2016

In 2015-16, 73% of all community college students in Canada were at Ontario colleges (38%) and Quebec colleges (35%). Download Excel file

2.2 Average Salary of Full-time University Teachers by Sex, Rank and Institution, 2016-2017

This table reports average salaries for full-time university teachers by sex, rank and institution.1,2Download Excel file

3.3 University and College Enrolment

University FTE enrolment increased by 65% between 1999-2000 to 2015-2016 from 665,098 to 1,096,281. College FTE enrolment increased by 21% over the same period. Download Excel file

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