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CUASA is the certified trade union representing approximately 950 full-time faculty and professional librarians at Carleton University.
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nicholaskeung.bsky.social Nicholas Keung @nicholaskeung.bsky.social · 7d
With Canada and top international student destinations curtailing intakes, emerging markets are filling the gaps, offering students more options. Non-Anglophone countries have stepped up & invested in their international education programs to draw talent
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
Canada is losing international students to other countries. Here’s where they’re going instead — and why
New destinations are taking the place of traditional anglophone markets, says a new report by ApplyBoard on global trends.
www.thestar.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Ontario’s universities have the lowest per-student funding of any province in Canada. The provincial government can address this embarrassing gap by funding our universities at $11.75 for the next 5 years.

Read the full article: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Image of a Toronto Star opinion piece on a tablet. The title of the article is: opinion - federal budget creates a massive educational opportunity for Doug Ford. A pulled quote at the top of the image reads: The premier has a golden political opportunity to swoop in to save Ontario’s universities by restoring adequate public funding for post-secondary institutions. But more importantly, the premier has an opportunity to leave a lasting, meaningful legacy for Ontario’s young people and the province’s future prosperity. Diane Orihel, Associate Professor at Queen's University
November 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Une victoire pour la recherche en français!

Le gouvernement du Canada appuie la recherche en français en accordant un financement de 900 000 $ à l’Acfas: www.canada.ca/fr/patrimoin...
Le gouvernement du Canada appuie la recherche en français en accordant un financement de 900 000 $ à l’Acfas
Le gouvernement du Canada poursuit ses efforts pour soutenir la recherche en français dans les communautés de langues officielles en situation minoritaire
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November 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Major cuts to George Brown College's culinary and hospitality programs
For Michelin-star chef Jeremy Austin, the Italian culinary program at George Brown College wasn’t just schooling — it was the foundation of his entire career. Now, that very program, along with six ot...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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The Battle for the Soul of the University - Macleans.ca
A group of University of British Columbia professors say their administration is taking too many political stances and should commit to institutional neutrality. They’re going to court to prove it.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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November 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Minister "now has the unmitigated authority to interfere with admissions, research,&democratically determined student fees; this ... contradicts the academic integrity&independence of Ontario’s world class post-secondary education sector" www.thestar.com/globenewswir... via @thestar.com @cuasa.ca
Students betrayed: Bill 33 passes with majority vote
TORONTO, ON, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario condemns the passing of Bill 33 today at Queen’s Park; students will experience the continued impacts of
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November 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Ontario’s universities have the lowest per-student funding of any province in Canada. The provincial government can address this embarrassing gap by funding our universities at $11.75 for the next 5 years.

Read the full article: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Image of a Toronto Star opinion piece on a tablet. The title of the article is: opinion - federal budget creates a massive educational opportunity for Doug Ford. A pulled quote at the top of the image reads: The premier has a golden political opportunity to swoop in to save Ontario’s universities by restoring adequate public funding for post-secondary institutions. But more importantly, the premier has an opportunity to leave a lasting, meaningful legacy for Ontario’s young people and the province’s future prosperity. Diane Orihel, Associate Professor at Queen's University
November 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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CUASA at Ontario Federation of Labour 2025 Conference!

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#OFL2025 #OnLabour #weareone
November 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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This event next week will interest @cuasa.ca @apuott.bsky.social @ottawalabour.bsky.social & @cclh.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social friends in the Ottawa region
November 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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All set for the 1st @cuasa.ca monthly open house of the year in DT 2009, from noon to 1pm. Starting now.
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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"Purging the Canadian military of “sexual deviants”: The war on 2SLGBTQIA+ members&their partners from the 1960s to present" hybrid lecture with @laurentianu.bsky.social Lynne Gouliquer&UNB Carmen Poulin, Monday 24 november at 7pm. Register here: carleton.ca/history/even... @carletonfass.bsky.social
"Doiron at an official ceremony with her military commander, mid 1980s. In the 1980s, Diane Doiron was forced out of the military in its campaign to 'purge' all LGBTQ members." https://chatelaine.com/news/canadian-military-apology-lgbtq/
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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This week is Transgender Awareness Week — a time to amplify trans voices, celebrate resilience, and push for inclusion and equity in all spaces.
🏳️‍⚧️ Everyone deserves safety, respect, and dignity. #TransAwarenessWeek  #Onted
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Transgender Awareness Week
November 13 to 19
https://www.cupw.ca/en/transgender-awareness-week

#TransAwarenessWeek #TransgenderAwarenessWeek
Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week, which takes place from November 13 to 19, is a week to increase our understanding of the issues that transgender people face every day. It is followed by the Transgender Da...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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SMU Part-Time Faculty have a tentative agreement! SMU PT members, check your email for more information.

#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
WE HAVE A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT! (SMU PT FACULTY, CHECK YOUR EMAIL! NOW!) Information Sessions on Nov 13: 9 am via Zoom with the Bargaining Team 12 pm in-person at the SMU Picket Line with Neil and Howard 6 pm via Zoom with the Bargaining Team
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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uOttawa, Carleton student unions criticize federal study permit cuts
According to budget documents, the federal government plans to slash new study permits by 65 per cent in 2026.
ottawacitizen.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Two days ago, @cuasa.ca VP & External Officer visited Queen's Park MPPs of with @apuott.bsky.social friend, to discuss @ocufa.bsky.social priorities: funding caps, institutional autonomy, teaching excellence, cuts on student mental health, impact of staff cuts on student & faculty, student debt.
Anil Varughese (CUASA VP), Marika Chakravorty (CUASA External Officer), Tyler Chamberlain (APUO) , Rob Kristofferson (President, OCUFA), Jenny Ahn (Executive Director, OCUFA), MPP Tyler Watt (Nepean) & MPP John Fraser (Ottawa South). Anil And Mayurika also met with Stephen Blais (Orleans) & Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre)
November 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Today, in solidarity with striking academic workers of @cupe3912.bsky.social in Mount St Vincent University & Saint Mary’s University, External Officer Marurika holds @cuasa.ca flag, with @cautdefencefund.bsky.social flying picketers ✈️🪧 @caut.bsky.social @ottawalabour.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Leurs droits de scolarité ont augmenté de 80% en 10 ans dans les deux provinces, a constaté «Le Devoir».
«La manne» des étudiants internationaux, en Ontario comme au Québec
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November 13, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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Anil& Mayurika are at Queen's Park today for @cuasa.ca, with Tyler from @apuott.bsky.social . They are meeting 4 local MPPs: Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) on this picture, John Fraser (Ottawa South), Tyler Watt (Nepean) &
Stephen Blais (Orleans). @ocufa.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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This will interest @cuasa.ca & @ottawalabour.bsky.social friends, @opseusefpo.bsky.social
ocufa.bsky.social ocufa.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social · 21d
Today, OCUFA is meeting with Ontario MPPs to discuss the serious threats facing our education sector. Ontario provides its universities with the lowest amount of total provincial funding per-domestic full-time equivalent (FTE) student in Canada, and it’s not close.
November 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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University students are rallying against Bill 33.

www.excal.on.ca/news/2025/11...
Students rally for hands off their education - Excalibur
A recap of the YFS-coordinated Bill 33 press conference.
www.excal.on.ca
November 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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PSAC warns federal budget could lead to 70,000 job cuts in the public service
PSAC warns federal budget could lead to 70,000 job cuts in the public service
The Public Service Alliance of Canada is warning of the possibility of deep job cuts in the federal public service ahead of Liberals’ first budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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CANADA: Is Alberta headed for a general strike? www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb...
Is Alberta headed for a general strike? | CBC Radio
Organized labour in Alberta sets the wheels in motion for a potential general strike after Danielle Smith’s UCP government forced Alberta teachers back to work using the notwithstanding clause.
www.cbc.ca
October 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM