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We are alarmed by Tim Houston's attempt to control academic research in Nova Scotia. This sets a dangerous precedent, posing a danger to current and future research. Long-term research should not be impacted by partisan issues of the day. researchns.ca/2025/05/01/n...

New Research Priorities for Research Nova Scotia

In keeping with changes to the legislation under which RNS operates, the Minister of Advanced Education has identified new priorities for RNS, effective May 1, 2025. Research supported by RNS must …

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Agreeing with our provincial and national counterparts, the Cape Breton University Faculty Association (CBUFA) is opposed to Bill 12 which provides extraordinary powers to the department of advanced education. Please visit the ANSUT Stop Bill 12 webpage at www.ansut.ca/bill-12/

Bill 12

Make Your Voice Heard Send a letter to Premier Houston, Minister Maguire, the Dept of Advanced Education, and your MLA Envoyez une lettre au Premier ministre Houston, au ministre Magu…

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Nova Scotia has proposed legislation increasing political interference in universities. Political interference in education isn’t just an American phenomenon. It’s alive and well in Canada too. Politicians should not dictate the priorities of universities.

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Premier Houston wants to make universities 'more accountable' by giving the education minister broad power to determine composition of university BOG, prescribe types of programs they offer and research funding.