Academics lash out at proposed Manitoba legislation that would … – National Post
Legislation tabled by Manitoba’s New Democratic government has led to questions how far provinces should go in ensuring universities prepare graduates for the workplace.
Bill 63, proposed in April by James Allum, the education and advanced learning minister, would have allowed his ministry to approve the creation, removal and modification of programs at all post-secondary institutions in the province.
The minister could also set a mandate for schools in consultation with them, but retained the final authority to make a decision, to avoid “unnecessary duplication of effort and expense.”
