<p class="c-article-body__text text-pr-5">A national organization representing post-secondary educators is urging Alberta to revise or completely abolish a proposed bill that would grant the province authority to reject federal agreements with local institutions such as universities.</p><p class="c-article-body__text text-pr-5">The Canadian Association of University Teachers expresses concerns that this political interference could jeopardize academic freedom, as Premier Danielle Smith aims to align funding with provincial priorities.</p><p class="c-article-body__text text-pr-5">Executive director David Robinson emphasizes the importance of basing research decisions on scientific merit rather than political ideologies for the benefit of scholarship.</p><p class="c-article-body__text text-pr-5">The bill is currently under discussion in the legislative assembly, and if enacted, Robinson's group may pursue legal action to challenge it.</p>
