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University of Alberta Board Proposes Eliminating EDIA, AI Data Center Protections

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The University of Alberta's Board of Governors has proposed changes to its priorities, including the potential elimination of EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) initiatives. The board also discussed removing regulatory protections that could hinder the proliferation of AI data centers. These proposed changes, stemming from a fall sitting on October 23, 2026, have drawn criticism and accusations of promoting racism and xenophobia. AI

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University of Alberta Board Proposes Eliminating EDIA, AI Data Center Protections

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    UCP priorities from their fall sitting (October 23, 2026): Eliminate EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility), eliminate regulatory protections hinder

    UCP priorities from their fall sitting (October 23, 2026): Eliminate EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility), eliminate regulatory protections hindering proliferation of AI Data Centres, and tearing up bike lanes to induce automotive traffic and remove safe transportat…

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