A Canadian professor of gender studies indigenous literature has lashed out on social media after a conservative politician announced plans to end diversity practices in hiring decisions.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on Tuesday that she had tabled legislation 'that would ensure hiring and promotion decisions in the public sector are based on merit, not DEI policies.
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'Mandatory workplace training will be relevant to the roles and responsibilities of the employee, instead of mandatory DEI sessions,' Smith wrote on X.
Smith, who leads Canada's United Conservative Party, added that 'fairness means everyone competes on the same terms.'
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Dr June Scudeler, a professor at Simon Fraser University, reposted Smith's comments but added a foul-mouthed missive.
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'F*** off,' Scudeler wrote on Tuesday evening.
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Her explosive post lashing out at Smith had been viewed more than 123,000 times as of Thursday.
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Simon Fraser University professor Dr June Scudeler told Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to 'f*** off' on Tuesday
Smith, who leads Canada's United Conservative Party, was touting proposed legislation to end DEI practices in hiring and promotion decisions
Scudeler has not posted on her X account since cursing at Smith, who did not reply to her message.
The professor also has not addressed the spat on other social media platforms.
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Scudeler's research covers queer indigenous studies, literature, film and art.
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She received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Simon Fraser University.
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After that, Scudeler completed her PhD in English at the University of British Columbia.
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The proposal to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices related to hiring and promotion decisions in the public sector was tabled on Tuesday, the same day Smith posted on X.
It would cover municipalities, public agencies, Crown corporations, post-secondary schools and school boards.
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The bill has not yet passed.
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She was cross–appointed with the department of gender (Photo of the university)
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Mickey Amery, the Alberta Minister of Justice, said the proposal was 'the most equitable and fair way of engaging in hiring practices here in the province.'
However, other local politicians and figures have also pushed back on the conservative party's plan.
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Kathleen Ganley, who is part of the opposition New Democratic Party, said the bill was 'a solution in want of a problem,' according to Global News.
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Ganley added that she had not heard of any concerns related to DEI hiring practices.
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The president of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, Sandra Azocar, called the proposal 'pure dog whistle politics.'
Azocar also accused Smith of trying to assuage the 'extreme factions' within her conservative party.
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Albertans were the most likely Canadians to report hiring and workplace discrimination, according to a November 2024 poll from Pollara.
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In the province, the University of Alberta approved a hiring policy that eliminated DEI this March.
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If two candidates were equally qualified for a position, the university previously favored the one coming from a historically underrepresented group, per CBC.
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'We are a big and complex community, and it's really important that we commit to being a community that is welcoming for all,' University of Alberta president Bill Flanagan said.
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The Daily Mail has reached out to Scudeler and Simon Fraser University for comment.
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