Canadian Association of University Teachers

Post-secondary institutions still unprotected, largely excluded from Budget 2023

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Ottawa, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The federal budget failed to make needed investments in post-secondary education or protect colleges and universities from corporate insolvency, says the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT).

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  • Ottawa, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The federal budget failed to make needed investments in post-secondary education or protect colleges and universities from corporate insolvency, says the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT).
  • In its pre-budget submission , CAUT recommended the government invest in research and graduate student scholarships, increase transfers to the provinces to support affordable post-secondary education, and that public universities and colleges be excluded from the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA).
  • Moreover, this budget provided no new operating funding nor investments in basic research.
  • “Education and research are key to helping Canadians meet present and future challenges, whether the climate emergency or public health crisis,” said McInnis.

CAUT calls for balanced copyright laws during Fair Dealing Week

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Fair dealing allows users to copy materials for educational and research purposes, as well as other reasonable and fair circumstances, without first obtaining permission from copyright owners.

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  • Fair dealing allows users to copy materials for educational and research purposes, as well as other reasonable and fair circumstances, without first obtaining permission from copyright owners.
  • “Fair dealing encourages learning, dissemination of knowledge, innovation, and the open exchange of ideas while respecting the work of others,” said David Robinson, executive director of CAUT.
  • During Fair Dealing Week, an international event marked from February 20 to 24, CAUT is joining with students, copyright experts, and post-secondary institutions to stand up for user rights in copyright law.
  • A balanced approach to copyright is critical, but recent developments are skewing rules in favour of copyright owners, noted Robinson.

Two years after Laurentian bankruptcy, former staff still paying the price (CAUT)

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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“The stress, anxiety and fear that this loss brought on at that point in my pregnancy are indescribable,” she said.

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  • “The stress, anxiety and fear that this loss brought on at that point in my pregnancy are indescribable,” she said.
  • “I returned because I’m still passionate about teaching and this French-language program is so important to our community.
  • Earlier, Senator Lucie Moncion proposed a bill in the Senate (S-215) that would exclude public post-secondary institutions from the CCAA.
  • “The CCAA is a corporate tool that was never intended to be used by public institutions like Laurentian,” said David Robinson, executive director of CAUT.

University and college teachers urge Liberal government to protect universities from insolvency law

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Friday, November 25, 2022
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In 2021, the Liberals committed in their election platform to protect public post-secondary educational institutions, such as Laurentian University, from being subject to corporate restructuring, yet little has been done to change this.

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  • In 2021, the Liberals committed in their election platform to protect public post-secondary educational institutions, such as Laurentian University, from being subject to corporate restructuring, yet little has been done to change this.
  • What happened at Laurentian was wrong and had far-reaching impacts for Northern Ontario, Francophone communities, and Indigenous communities, said CAUT President Peter McInnis.
  • The demand made during a meeting of the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), comes on the heels of the Auditor General of Ontarios Special Report on Laurentian University.
  • The CCAA process is misaligned with the goals of public universities, said CAUT Executive Director David Robinson.

Faculty welcome the departure of Laurentian University administrators but call for faculty and governance renewal

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Friday, July 22, 2022
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Sudbury/Toronto/Ottawa, July 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA), Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) and the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) applauded the departure of two of Laurentian Universitys most senior administrators but warned that the universitys plan of arrangement must be accompanied by faculty and governance renewal.

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  • Sudbury/Toronto/Ottawa, July 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA), Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) and the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) applauded the departure of two of Laurentian Universitys most senior administrators but warned that the universitys plan of arrangement must be accompanied by faculty and governance renewal.
  • This disaster could have been avoided had university faculty been properly included in a transparent and collegial model of governance.
  • Today, LUFA represents roughly 250 full-time and 200 part-time professors at Laurentian University.
  • Founded in 1964, OCUFA represents 17,000 faculty, academic librarians, and other academic professionals in 30 member associations across Ontario.

David and Sharon Johnston Named Honorary Patrons of Homes For Heroes Foundation

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Homes For Heroes Foundation (H4HF)is extremely pleased to announce that Mr. David Johnston CC and Mrs. Sharon Johnston CC have become the charitys first Honorary Patrons.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Homes For Heroes Foundation (H4HF)is extremely pleased to announce that Mr. David Johnston CC and Mrs. Sharon Johnston CC have become the charitys first Honorary Patrons.
  • Joining Homes For Heroes Foundation as Patrons continues the Johnsons legacy of support to Canada.
  • As a national charity, Homes For Heroes Foundation provides a caring and comprehensive solution to homelessness among Canadas Veterans.
  • Noted Mr. Johnston, What caught our eye is the fact that Homes For Heroes Foundation has developed such an innovative and successful approach to helping our Veterans.