MOVED: In light of recent legislation in Nova Scotia, Bill 100, the Universities Accountability and Sustainability Act, given Royal Assent on May 11, 2015,
CSHPS deeply regrets the passage of this Act, because it:

• Threatens academic freedom and the integrity of academic institutions
• Fails to reflect adequately the contribution of universities to the economy and liberal society of Nova Scotia
• Does not properly recognize university governance structures and oversight mechanisms
• Fails to take into account the systemic underinvestment in PSE that has led to these issues
We, therefore, urge all governments to reject and repeal such legislation or draft regulations that remedy these concerns.

Link to NS Bill 100: http://nslegislature.ca/index.php/proceedings/bills/universities_accountability_and_sustainability_act_-_bill_100