What’s New
August 24, 2026 Nova Scotia professors group raises concerns over academic funding
Halifax, The Canadian Press, Published August 14, 2026
June 23, 2026 Organizing for power in Canada’s university sector Lessons for academic staff associations
March 25, 2026 Opinion: The quiet restructuring of Alberta’s universities Author of the article:By Nazak Birjandifar, Calgary Herald Published
March 5, 2026 How post-secondary education fared in Alberta’s Budget 2026
January 19, 2026 CAFA stands in solidarity with NASA in its fight for a fair deal
December 11, 2025 CAFA Statement on Government’s 4th invocation of NWC
December 5, 2025 National academic council unanimously condemns Alberta government’s use of Notwithstanding Clause
November 20, 2025 CAFA fully supports strike action by AUPE Nursing Care Staff
November 15, 2025 CAFA denounces the Alberta government’s shocking move to oppress transgender people
November 5, 2025 ‘An abuse of power’: Faculty, students rally at MRU to defend teachers’ rights, protest use of notwithstanding clause ‘When any government uses extraordinary legal tools to silence workers and override their rights, we must all stand together in solidarity’
October 31, 2025 Opinion: If the UCP can take away teachers’ rights, no one is safe
October 30, 2025 CAFA is resolved to fight Bill 2 and the denial of citizens’ rights it represents
October 29, 2025 CBA Alberta Statement on the Use of the Notwithstanding Clause October 29, 2025
October 28, 2025 Amnesty International Canada condemns Alberta government’s use of notwithstanding clause in Bill 2
October 27, 2025 BILL 2 BACK TO SCHOOL ACT
October 23, 2025 “Province-Wide Action” Looms if Smith Forces Teachers Back to Work
October 21, 2025 CAFA Response to Minister’s Mandate Letter
October 10, 2025 Media Release: Alberta’s new Mintz Report on post-secondary education hides a red flag, provincial faculty association leader says
October 6, 2025 CAFA joins with the ATA in fighting for Public Education
September 24, 2025 CAFA Sends Letter of Support for ULFA Bargaining
September 23, 2025 Alberta Scholars Honoured in 2025 CAFA Distinguished Academic Awards
September 10, 2025 The Alberta Government’s Bill 29—The Fairness and Safety in Sport Act—is Unfair to Universities and Unsafe for Female Athletes
September 2, 2025 CAFA Supports APPBUSA’s request to re-start collective bargaining
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CAFA’s Mission Vision and Values – Approved 20250926
“Stronger Together”
Values: Solidarity, Accountability, Leadership
Mission To serve as a principled and forward-looking advocate for Alberta’s faculty associations and academic staff by amplifying their voices, defending their rights, and standing in principled solidarity for a just and equitable post-secondary system.
Vision Short version: We believe in a strong, unified future where Alberta’s academic staff are respected and empowered– shaping policy, protecting academic integrity, and championing excellence now and into the future.
Long version: We are committed to working towards a future where all of Alberta’s academic staff associations stand strong in solidarity and are respected for their expertise, empowered in their advocacy, and supported in their pursuit of just working conditions and equitable academic environments. Together, we will ensure that fairness is non-negotiable, dignity is upheld across all campuses, and the voices of faculty members are not only heard but also shape the system itself. Guided by respect and accountability, CAFA will remain steadfast in our commitment to the foundational pillars of academic freedom, bicameral governance, inclusion, and professional recognition for all.
We believe in:
● Solidarity that binds our member associations together with strength and purpose.
● Accountability in governance, representation, and action.
● Leadership as a foundation for advocacy, equity, dialogue, and long-term change.
