CAUT stands with Ontario college faculty
(Ottawa – 16 October 2017) The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) stands with the more than 12,000 Ontario college faculty and librarians on strike for a fair deal.
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Enbridge inquiry: University of Calgary President was “clearly” in conflict-of-interest
(Ottawa – October 11, 2017) An investigation into the relationship between the University of Calgary (U of C) and oil and gas pipeline giant Enbridge has concluded that the school’s president, Elizabeth Cannon, was in a conflict-of interest due to a co-existing and “highly-remun
CAUT calls on federal government to stand for decent work
(Ottawa – 6 October 2017) On this day as we mark the 10th anniversary of World Day for Decent Work (WDDW), the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) has written to Prime M
CAUT Statement on World Teachers’ Day: “Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers”
(Ottawa – 5 October, 2017) Today, the Canadian Association of University Teachers celebrates UNESCO’s World Teachers’ Day. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the 1997 UNESCO Recommendation Concerning the Status of Higher Education.
CAUT makes submission to Copyright Board consultations
(Ottawa – 2 October, 2017) The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) has made recommendations to the federal government’s consultations on the efficiency of the Copyright Board of Canada.
LUFA on strike for a fair deal
(Ottawa - 28 September 2017) Members of the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) set up picket lines today after last-ditch mediated negotiations failed to produce a satisfactory agreement.
CAUT launches national survey of contract academic staff
(Ottawa – 22 September, 2017) The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) has launched a national survey of contract academic staff (CAS) at Canadian universities, colleges and polytechnics.
CAUT challenges NDP leadership candidates to Get Science Right
(OTTAWA– 20 September 2017) The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) has issued a challenge today to the four NDP Leadership candidates to Get Science Right, pledge to invest in basic research and join the campaign to call on the government to restore science’s impo
Commentary / Ryerson erred in cancelling panel discussion
by James Turk
Ryerson University made a mistake in August. It lost sight of its mission in cancelling a panel discussion featuring controversial speakers that included University of Toronto psychologist Jordan Peterson and Rebel Media journalist Faith Goldy.