Associations Declaring Support

20.10.09: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 3906 - McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

CUPE Local 3906 protests your administration’s firing of former physics professor and public intellectual Denis Rancourt in what is a prima facie case of removing a dissident professor recognized for his scientific research and celebrated for his advances in pedagogy and his social justice activism. >>>

30.03.09: Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) - Ottawa, Canada

We demand the University of Ottawa Board of Governors and President reinstate Dr. Rancourt without penalty and ensure he has the academic freedom and respect for his rights as a worker to provide education worth having to this and subsequent generations. >>>

25.02.09: University of Ottawa Graduate Students Association (GSAED) issues statement on Rancourt case

It is our view that the suspension and planned dismissal of Professor Rancourt are political in nature and threaten academic freedom in this institution.  As such, the University’s actions harm the campus intellectual environment for all graduate students, negatively affect the image of the University, and diminish the value of the school's graduate and professional degrees. >>>

24.11.08: Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) initiates Independent Committee of Inquiry (ICOI)

The terms of reference of the ICOI include: To investigate the ongoing series of disputes between Professor Rancourt and the University of Ottawa; To determine whether there were breaches of or threats to academic freedom and other faculty rights. >>>

15.03.07: Environmental Studies Student Association (OIKOS)

Prof. Rancourt is a phenomenal teacher. This Oikos executive found him always available to answer questions and provide advice and encouragement. Environmental Studies students excelled in PHY 1703 thanks to professor Rancourt’s enthusiasm and commitment to the course. Oikos feels that no other professor could provide Environmental Studies students with such an enriching introductory physics course. >>>