Canadian Association of University Teachers - Principal Aims

Principal Aims

The principal objectives of CAUT, as defined in its general by-law, are the following:

• the defence of academic freedom, tenure, equality and human rights;
• the provision of collective bargaining services for the support and assistance of member associations;
• the conduct of federal lobbying and public relations for academic staff and post-secondary education;
• the collection and analysis of data and the operation of a clearing house for information pertaining to the social and economic well-being of academic staff and post-secondary education;
• the establishment and maintenance of international relations with academic staff in other countries.