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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…
FPSE Demands Action on Layoffs and Funding Cuts
“As we face the headwinds of tariffs and the call from the provincial government for a more responsive, innovative, and flexible post-secondary education sector, we are stunned by the silence of the Premier and the Minister on this crisis,” said Brent Calvert, President of FPSE. “The Eby government supervises and micromanages every element of our…
FPSE Responds to 2025 Provincial Budget
For Immediate Release March 4, 2025 The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE) is disappointed that the budget tabled today by Finance Minister Brenda Bailey did not include any measures to address the funding crisis at BC’s colleges and universities. Today’s budget focused on affordability and a response to the introduction of tariffs by…
FPSE endorses Sussanne Skidmore for President and Hermender Singh Kailley for Secretary-Treasurer of the BC Federation of Labour
FPSE endorses Sussanne Skidmore for President and Hermender Singh Kailley for Secretary-Treasurer of the BC Federation of Labour Together they will build solidarity, lobby government, and advocate for workers in all sectors.
FPSE Statement on Funding Crisis at BC Colleges and Special Purpose Teaching Universities
FPSE Statement on Funding Crisis at BC Colleges and Special Purpose Teaching Universities For immediate release November 14, 2024 The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE) is calling on the provincial government to address the burgeoning funding crisis at our colleges and universities. The arbitrary and sudden policy shift by the federal government to cut…
FPSE letter to Prime Minister Trudeau, Minister Joly, and Ambassador Rae re: support for UNRWA
April 30, 2024 Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, Minister Joly, and Ambassador Rae, Considering the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in the Middle East and Gaza and the urgent need for emergency civilian assistance to prevent further deaths, including as a result of famine, we commend your recent decision to restore funding to the United Nations Relief and…
2024 FPSE Human Rights and International Solidarity Speakers Tour
The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC is pleased to present an online forum asking, “How can we create a safe space for dialogue, teaching, and research in times of conflict?” Five experts in conflict resolution, restorative justice, mediation, academic freedom, and depolarization will explore how we can reach across our differences to create mutual…
FPSE Responds to 2024 Provincial Budget
FPSE Responds to 2024 Provincial Budget For Immediate Release February 22, 2024 The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE) attended the budget lock-up today ahead of Finance Minister Katrine Conroy rising in the House to present the budget in the legislature. Today’s budget, the last in the current government’s mandate, outlined numerous priorities…
FPSE Statement on Resignation of Selina Robinson
FPSE Statement on Resignation of Selina Robinson For Immediate Release February 5, 2024 The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE) was pleased to see Premier Eby accept Selina Robinson’s resignation from her position as Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills today. We thank Ms. Robinson for her service to the province and hope she…