ERIC Number: ED626048
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Feb
Pages: 5
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Future Proofing: Federal Leadership for Post-Secondary Education & Research. Submission to Finance Canada's Pre-Budget 2021 Consultation
Canadian Association of University Teachers
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed Canada with the country facing a public health crisis, an economic crisis, and struggling to address significant social inequities, particularly those driven by racism and colonialism. Strategic investments in universities and colleges must be made now to ensure a safe re-opening, a strong recovery and a more resilient future. This submission highlights four recommendations: (1) Develop a national plan for postsecondary education; (2) Invest in French-language postsecondary education institutions; (3) Support and expand research & science infrastructure; and (4) Improve student financial assistance. [For the 2020 Submission, see ED602804.]
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Postsecondary Education, Educational Research, Educational Planning, COVID-19, Pandemics, Educational Finance, Investment, Strategic Planning, Universities, French, Research and Development, Science Education, Student Financial Aid, Educational Improvement
Canadian Association of University Teachers. 2705 Queensview Drive, Ottawa, ON K2B 8K2, Canada. Tel: 613-820-2270; Fax: 613-820-7244; e-mail: acppu@caut.ca; Web site: http://www.caut.ca
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Postsecondary Education; Higher Education
Audience: Policymakers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
Identifiers - Location: Canada
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