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Paying the Price for Marketization: The international student ‘crash’ and post-secondary education in BC
The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE) is hosting a short one-hour webinar on “Paying the Price for Marketization: The international student ‘crash’ and post-secondary education in BC” with researchers Dale McCartney and Lisa Brunner. Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Please click here to register. This webinar will…
Post-secondary education sector left in holding pattern
For immediate release February 18, 2026 The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE) attended the budget lock-up in Victoria ahead of Finance Minister Brenda Bailey rising in the Legislature to deliver the budget. As was telegraphed by government, this was a challenging budget that largely focused on bracing for further economic chaos caused by…
Media Roundup: November 2025
Saanich’s Camosun faculty warns province could shift costs to students Victoria News (November 28, 2025) “The province has repeatedly said that its biggest priority is affordability,” said CCFA president Lynelle Yutani. “Yet in a time when students are not able to get the courses they need to graduate into well-paying jobs, the government is signalling…
FPSE calls for provincial commitment to public education
For immediate release November 26, 2025 The Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills announced yesterday that it will be undertaking a review of the entire system led by former Deputy Minister Don Avison, KC. The review, which kicks off immediately, will include a consultation period that closes on January 15. Under the terms of…
Major victory for academic freedom and freedom of expression as Langara instructor reinstated
For immediate release November 20, 2025 The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE) is pleased to announce that Dr. Natalie Knight has been reinstated to her position at Langara College effective January 26, 2024, pursuant to an arbitration award issued by Arbitrator Randy Noonan. Dr. Knight’s employment had been terminated for cause by the College after…
FPSE Statement on the 2025 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, fulfilling one of the 94 Calls to Action made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. This day is meant to be a day of reflection to “honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential…
Media Roundup: September 2025
‘Really scary’: VIU Faculty says deficit is $11.6 million more than first reported Chek News (September 17, 2025) VIU’s Faculty Association told CHEK News Wednesday, that many more cuts at VIU were about to be announced. “They intend to cut more faculty, there’s more layoffs planned,” said Gara Pruesse, the president of the VIU Faculty…
NDP government silent and Langara lacking leadership as faculty return to mass layoffs
As faculty and students were gearing up for the start of term, Langara College announced a third round of layoffs: 69 full-time continuing faculty received layoff notice last week. Over 150 faculty had already lost jobs in the prior two rounds of layoffs, while countless temporary faculty have merely been told there is no work…
Media Roundup: August 2025
Former Langara College professor speaking out amid back-to-school layoffs Global News (August 30, 2025) Only a couple more days before the start of another school year for tens of thousands of students in B.C. But some instructors and staff at post-secondary schools have already been laid off, following significant declines in revenue because of dropping…
FPSE Statement on the Importance of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The unfolding events south of the border have put a chill on equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives (EDI) on campuses across the United States. This emboldened attack on EDI is also seeping into the political discourse in Canada, with at least one political leader running on a platform of opposition to so-called ‘woke’ policies. This…
