Dominique Marshall
@dominiquemarshall.bsky.social
History prof at Carleton University: humanitarianism, children's rights, welfare state, families, disability, Québec, Canada, Africa.
This will interest @cuasa.ca colleagues, as the new nursing program of our university is based on an agreement with this hospital.
Ottawa Labour Council@ottawalabour.bsky.social · 4w agoIn case you may have missed this story 'Queensway-Carleton Hospital cutting 87 registered nursing positions' bit.ly/44X2AO1
"Resistance has been, and will be, most effective—indeed, it may only be effective—when faculty members mobilize and take independent action." - Comprehensive report on threats to public higher education in the US by @aaup.org / @cuasa.ca @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social
AAUP@aaup.org · 2w agoOUT TODAY, the AAUP just released the first comprehensive account of how the Trump administration has taken the same playbook it's used on law firms & foreign governments & turned it on American universities. US higher ed has, in effect, become a target of a massive extortion racket. 🧵
“Five, ten, maybe 15 years into the process, universities are beginning to realize what a mistake it has been,” he said. “They’re increasingly admitting the cost savings aren’t there.”
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@ocufa.bsky.social · 2w ago“Nous didn’t cause that situation, but they found a way to profit from the austerity” facing Canadian universities - OCUFA President Rob Kristofferson in this investigative piece from @breachmedia.ca on the private consulting firms entering Canadian postsecondary education.
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Protect Teacher Education: Listen to Experts, Stop Political Interference through Bill 101. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pr... @cuasa.ca
Protect Teacher Education: Listen to Experts, Stop Political Interference through Bill 101
Ontario's government is rushing major changes to teacher education programs through the Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026, (or Bill 101) without meaningful consultation, adequate planning, o...
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Ontario's government is rushing major changes to teacher education programs through Bill 101 without meaningful consultation. Add your name to support high-quality teacher education, academic freedom, and a stronger public education system in Ontario. tinyurl.com/496srjsr
Cet article du @ledevoir.com sur @ualberta.bsky.social intéressera les collègues & amis de @caut.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social @cuasa.ca
Le Devoir@ledevoir.com · 2w agoLes communautés francophones dénoncent l’aide du gouvernement fédéral dans cette démarche d’anglicisation.
This summer's wildfires are not only a climate disaster, but a stark reminder of the consequences of dismantling climate policy, abandoning emissions targets, and trying to legislate ecological reality out of existence, writes Mark Winfield.
The Ontario wildfires and Doug Ford’s record on climate change
Ontario’s role within Canada makes it capable of reconfiguring the direction of national climate policy. This summer’s wildfires are a signal that it needs to do that. The province needs to both adapt...
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job Canadian Politics - Assistant Professor University of Toronto (St. George Campus) Closing Date: 10/05/2026, 11:59PM ET csn-rec.ca/job-postings...
Very sad news: " @library-archives.canada.ca has ended proactive declassification activities" www.hilltimes.com/2026/07/21/a... via @hilltimes.com with comments from @archivistsdotca.bsky.social / @activehist.bsky.social @archivistesqc.bsky.social @histoireengagee.ca
‘A disaster’ for access, expert says as cuts push Library and Archives to end proactive declassification work - The Hill Times
'It's just another tragedy in the access story,' says historian Timothy Sayle of the decision to axe the three-year-old program, and part of a 'broader pattern of underfunding access to information an...
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Dominique Marshall@dominiquemarshall.bsky.social · 4w agoI spoke @theglobeandmail.com about federal research on accessibility of buildings&spaces: "There’s a large group of people in Canada who have limited access to certain places because of disabilities. For a matter of justice, this research is very important”. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
I spoke @theglobeandmail.com about federal research on accessibility of buildings&spaces: "There’s a large group of people in Canada who have limited access to certain places because of disabilities. For a matter of justice, this research is very important”. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Stephanie Cadieux aims to build a better future to accommodate all abilities
Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer is determined to break down barriers
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La traduction en langue des signes en temps réel compte faciliter la communication entre Sourds et entendants.
À l’écoute des personnes sourdes grâce à une application
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New @aidhistory.bsky.social blog by @dominiquemarshall.bsky.social on the wealth of historical information in the Canadian Junior Red Cross now available at the @lpcchildrights.bsky.social : aidhistory.ca/50-years-of-... @redcrosscanada.bsky.social @shcy.bsky.social @histchild.bsky.social
50 Years of Canadian Junior Red Cross Magazine at the Landon Pearson Centre – Canadian Network on Humanitarian History
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This article, written by 4 former members of the Senate of Carleton University, will interest friends of @cuasa.ca @caut.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @apuott.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social @ottawalabour.bsky.social www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
"Institutional neutrality" at Canadian universities is a sham | CCPA
Neutrality policies actually weaken academic freedom, rather than strengthening it.
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ici.radio-canada.ca/info/videos/... @histoireengagee.ca @activehist.bsky.social @cupublichistory.bsky.social via @rci.bsky.social
Sauver ou cacher Samuel de Champlain?
Pendant que le sort d’une statue démantelée de Samuel de Champlain divise la communauté ontarienne d’Orillia, certains, au Québec, voudraient la rapatrier. Le reportage de Valérie Gamache
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Canada’s unions helped secure a historic ICJ ruling affirming the right to strike, warn against weakening Canada Labour Code | Canadian Labour Congress
OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Labour Congress helped secure a historic victory for workers at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) yesterday, as the world’s highest court affirmed that the right to st...
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Ontario funds our public health care at the lowest rate in Canada while $ billions are shifted to private health care: www.stopforprofithealthcare.ca Solidarity call at tonight's meeting of @ottawalabour.bsky.social @cuasa.ca
Call for solidarity from @cupwsttp.bsky.social workers at these evening's meeting of @ottawalabour.bsky.social : www.cupw.ca/en/campaign/... @cuasa.ca
Take Action: Stop the Attack on Canada Post! Full Public Mandate Review Now!
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Attending @ottawalabour.bsky.social meeting on behalf of @cuasa.ca where CUPE 2722 called for support in their campaign & picketing: cupe.ca/oxfam
Support striking workers at OXFAM Canada
We are members of CUPE 2722 who work at OXFAM Canada. We have been engaged in negotiations with our employer, but despite our commitment and dedication to OXFAM’s values of fighting inequality and pat...
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"Who's cashing in on the housing crisis?" Webinar on June 23: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @cuasa.ca
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Who’s cashing in on the housing crisis? // Qui tire profit de la crise du logement? . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining...
Le français suit. Who’s cashing in on the housing crisis? What the financialization of housing means for workers. Join us for the next webinar in our 2026 series, The Issues and You. In this webina...
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CLC at ILO: "workers& their unions must be involved in shaping how AI is introduced&governed in workplaces across the country &called for stronger protections against workplace surveillance&discrimination, as well as independent oversight." ottawalabour.labourcouncils.ca/clc-news/?id... @cuasa.ca
Canada’s unions take concerns over AI and labour rights to global stage
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — Speaking today at the International Labour Conference, Canadian Labour Congress Secretary-Treasurer Lily Chang called on governments around the globe to ensure workers have a mea...
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Released last week by People for Education: The Education Promise & Critical Resources in Canadian Schools: staffing shortages, unmet student mental health needs, increasing violence & behavioural challenges, & rising conflict with parents peopleforeducation.ca/report/ACSS2... @ocufa.bsky.social
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Dominique Marshall@dominiquemarshall.bsky.social · 2mo agoTonight at 7pm, virtually or in Toronto: Elder&mentor to hundreds of Aboriginal youth in Toronto&Neyaashiinigmiing. Verna was central in building Indigenous NGOs including the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, Anduhyaun women’s shelter& Wigwamen housing agency. mailchi.mp/598b4a5a3b00...
