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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
