Canadian Association of University Teachers
Non-profit OrganizationsOntario, Canada11-50 Employees
The Canadian Association of University Teachers is a non-profit organization that represents academic and general staff across more than 120 Canadian universities and colleges. It supports its members through activities such as collective bargaining, legal assistance, and lobbying, while also investigating threats to academic freedom. The association conducts research, publishes reports and newsletters, and engages with media and national and international coalitions to advance the welfare of both staff and students. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, CAUT operates within the higher education and labor sectors, offering courses, workshops, conferences, and guidance to its members. Its activities are centered on defending academic freedom, influencing public policy, and contributing to the development of research infrastructure through collaborations and advocacy, including involvement in international labor standards and academic freedom conferences.