University of Regina Faculty Association

Colour blocked image with text explaining myths and facts about fair dealing copyright. Text reads "Myth: Copyright's primary purpose is to ensure authors are paid. Fact: Copyright law has always been about balancing users' and creators' rights."

This Fair Dealing week, we’re breaking down myths and facts about fair dealing.

We tend to think of copyright as being only about protecting creators, works and ensuring those creators get paid. But copyright is all about balance.

Learn more at copyright.caut.ca

Promotional image for CAUT's 2026 webinar for Fair Dealing Week.

Fair Dealing Week is just a few days away!

There's still time to register for our February 25 webinar featuring Professor David Vaver as he talks about copyright user rights then and now.

Learn more and register: www.caut.ca/event/fair-d...

Act Now: Fairness for Laurier Contract Faculty Contract Faculty are essential to the learning experience at Wilfrid Laurier University, but too often they face unstable and unfair working conditions. Join me in sending a letter to Laurier’s Presid...

Wilfrid Laurier Contract Faculty may be on strike as soon as this Mon, Feb 23. They teach ~40% of undergraduate courses at Laurier, yet account for less than 6% of the university's operating budget. Support their efforts and join this letter writing campaign: actionnetwork.org/letters/4dea...

We ended week 2 with more amazing solidarity from our community - on-campus, across Sudbury and countrywide

United we win!
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Nous avons terminé la deuxième semaine avec une solidarité incroyable de la part de notre communauté sur le campus, à Sudbury et dans tout le pays

Ensemble, nous vaincrons !

MORE THAN 15,000 letters have been sent to Laurentian’s Board of Governors.

Did you know there’s no limit on how many you send?

Start your day off demanding a fair deal: lufappul.ca?page_id=6858

OCAD U lags behind other universities in terms of working conditions, benefits & pay.

That why Fair and Reasonable Compensation is at the heart of our negotiating plans.

www.ocadfa.ca

@ocufa.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social

Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues Canada does a poor job of gathering labour relations information. In a period of rising inequality and renewed workplace conflict, stakeholders need better data.

At a time when official statistics are under political pressure elsewhere, Canada has an opportunity & a responsibility to strengthen its own commitment to open, reliable labour relations data. Adam King & I explain why:

theconversation.com/why-canada-n...

#cdnpoli #canlab

I just emailed the Ontario government telling them to remove the unnecessary limitations on LUFA's right to free and fair bargaining. Send your letter here: www.lufappul.ca?page_id=6355 @ocufa.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cuasa.ca @apuott.bsky.social In solidarity

Episode 7: Government Interference in PSE

How are governments interfering in post-secondary education across Canada? Learn more from this great podcast, featuring a recent panel on government interference in post-secondary across our country that was hosted by the SK Organization of Faculty Associations!

open.spotify.com/episode/41i0...

Not all calls for public funding are good - CAUT Program cuts, layoffs and campus closures are making headlines across the country.

"Never wanting to let a good crisis go to waste, myriad actors have come out of the woodwork to propose their grand solutions to this current moment. While public funding may be the headline, the fine print is worth investigating."

Check out this article by URFA member @drmarcspooner.bsky.social ⬇️

Opinion: If the UCP can take away teachers' rights, no one is safe But Bill 2 does far more than end a strike. It turns fifty-thousand Albertan teachers into second-class citizens.

"It is difficult to think of a group more representative of our province’s values and aspirations than AB’s teachers. They are found, quite literally, in every town & city in our province...if the UCP can take rights away from 50,000 of them, then nobody’s safe." edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

Cut University Ties to Scotiabank, Invest Locally Dear University of Regina Administration, It has come to our attention that the contract with Scotiabank to supply Saskatchewan higher education institutions with purchasing cards and travel cards wil...

Deadline to sign TODAY! 🚨 Sign the petition urging the University of Regina to cut ties with Scotiabank and invest locally instead!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Solidarity with @dalfaculty.bsky.social who are on the picket lines after being locked out by the Dalhousie University admin! #KeepDalStrong

Opinion: How Alberta can restore its post-secondary education system Alberta can restore its post-secondary system to the national leadership position it once held.

Performance-based funding that shifts annually prevents responsible planning. Institutions need steady, predictable operating grants to remain competitive.

Astute analysis by Lee Easton & Shauna MacDonald @acifa.bsky.social @drmacd.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social

edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

L'APPUSB a besoin de votre aide.
Soutenez l'APPUSB en envoyant une lettre à la direction de l'Université de Saint-Boniface! 
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The APPUSB needs your help.
Support APPUSB by sending a letter to Saint-Boniface University's administration!
https://f.mtr.cool/duirtuirwd

“As a national association of employee organizations and trade unions, CAUT proudly stands in solidarity with CUPE’s Air Canada flight attendants."

Read more: www.caut.ca/news/caut-co...

Dalhousie faculty association facing imminent lockout.

“Academic staff from across the country are watching closely and will be fully supporting the @dalfaculty.bsky.social and its members.”

Read more: www.caut.ca/news/dalhous...

Opinion: A stronger Canada needs a healthy post-secondary sector But little attention has been given to reasonable levels of public funding amid disruptive changes to policies on international study

"In stark contrast to the aspirations of a more prosperous, productive Canada, governments at all levels have abandoned the post-secondary sector to shuttered programs. Highly qualified personnel are being displaced at an unprecedented rate."

Read more...
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

"As a union con­cerned with uphold­ing human rights and aca­d­e­mic free­dom, URFA affirms our sol­i­dar­i­ty with the Pales­tin­ian peo­ple — schol­ars, work­ers, stu­dents..."

Read the full statement here: www.urfa.ca/news/stateme...

URFA has sent a let­ter of sol­i­dar­i­ty on aca­d­e­m­ic free­dom to the @aaup.org in sup­port of their strug­gle to resist the attacks on post-sec­ondary insti­tu­tion­al auton­o­my and aca­d­e­m­ic free­dom cur­rent­ly hap­pen­ing in the US.

Read the letter here: www.urfa.ca/news/aaup-le...

The strike vote is overwhelming. Faculty members will strike if the @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board does not improve its offer. Conciliation is set to begin this week. Visit dfa.ns.ca for media release. @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social

Canada’s unions celebrate and fiercely defend the vibrant diversity within our movement. It is up to all of us to defend queer and trans workers, students, and community members.

Join the national campaign here: canadianlabour.ca/campaigns/pr...

Image of a meeting room with yellow chairs. Text says Fall General Membership Meeting — save the date with an URFA logo.

SAVE THE DATE URFA MEMBERS! Our upcoming Fall General Membership Meeting will be held on Tuesday October 28 starting at 1:30 p.m.

All mem­bers are invit­ed to attend our Fall Gen­er­al Mem­ber­ship Meeting — whether you are a brand-new or seasoned member. #canlab

Faculty at the Atlantic School of Theology could strike July 1. Time is running out & they need our help.

📢 Tell the AST Board & admin that @astfassoc.bsky.socialtoday deserve a fair deal.

✉️ Send a letter: win.newmode.net/canadianasso...

Pride 2025 Directory Listing of key pride events happening in Saskatchewan this summer!

Hey #Saskatchewan! Looking for a Pride event in your area? Check out this great directory 🌈

sfl.sk.ca/events/pride...

LISTEN: Check out this great conversation about Academic Freedom, featuring URFA member Marc Spooner!

tosavetheworld.ca/episode-683-...

2025 SFL Summer Camp SFL camp empowers young people through active learning, cooperative recreation, and fun-focused social events.

Does your teen care about social justice? Check out this great summer camp taking place in Saskatchewan this August — register today!

sfl.sk.ca/events/2025-...

Intersex-inclusive progress pride flag with the text "Celebrating Pride" and the CAUT logo overlaid in the purple section of the flag.

This month, we celebrate the start of #PrideSeason by recognizing the work done by our 2SLGBTQIA+ members and renewing our collective commitment to securing equity for those members who have historically been excluded from full participation in the academy.

A photo of student supporters with signs about Contract Faculty Support

A procession of University graduates, faculty and administrators going into a theatre.

A photo of student supporters with signs about Contract Faculty Support

A student making a support sign

Students stood in solidarity with Contract Faculty in downtown Brantford as the first week of negotiations begins. ‘Better contracts – better education’ is the message that resonates. More updates to come. #Fairness4cf #Solidarity #EducationMatters
@ocufa.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social

⚠️ Help us spread the word — forward this to anyone you know who worked at First Nations University of Canada between 2010–2025! ⚠️

APT members may be eligible for retroactive pay under a new job classification settlement. If this is you — please contact urfa@uregina.ca as soon as possible.