AUPE negotiations continue with AU Arts, Olds, RDP

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees has shared updates on the bargaining process with Alberta University of the Arts, Olds College, and Red Deer Polytechnic. At both AU Arts and RDP, AUPE has proposed a combined wage increase of 26% over three years to account for the impact of inflation over time; AU Arts has […]

Leaders from Alberta University of the Arts, Emily Carr University of Art and Design, NSCAD University, and OCAD University have formed a national coalition called UAD4 to advocate for Canada’s art and design institutions. The coalition will meet quarterly to raise awareness of the sector’s contributions to the economy, cultural life, and local communities. The […]

In a recent article for CBC, Robson Fletcher discusses the changes in international student enrolment in Alberta since the implementation of the federal international student cap. While Alberta was permitted to admit more international students in 2024 and 2025 than in 2023 with its allocated study permits, Fletcher notes that study permit applications and the […]