Canadian Association of University Teachers

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. Increased federal supports for post-secondary education, students, academic and professional staff, including student financial assistance, federal transfers and programs such as infrastructure, official languages, and training.

   May 28, 2026 · Karim Bardeesy · Liberal · Science and Technology; National Security/Security; Research and Development; Education

2. Federal support for equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and Indigenization efforts including Employment Equity, Pay Equity and data collection

   April 30, 2026 · Ernie Klassen · Liberal · Employment and Training; Labour; Science and Technology; Research and Development; Bilingualism/Official Languages

3. Increased funding for the federal research funding agencies—Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR); the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC); and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

   March 24, 2026 · Raquel Dancho · Conservative · Science and Technology; National Security/Security; Research and Development; Education

4. Increase in value of cash transfers for post-secondary education allocated through the federal budget.

   January 26, 2026 · Tamara Kronis · Conservative · Education

Full meeting log

33 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.