I would suggest it would be better to make it an effectiveness argument that is demonstrated by traditions (university autonomy) that are several hundred years old. That supports the argument that attempting to generate a monolithic single organization for an educational monopoly in the form of common services is counterproductive and against the interests of Albertans. Collaborative and competitive is a more effective model and produces greater benefits for taxpayers, students and the institutions themselves. 

When the new minister came in I suggested it would be in the best interests of institutions and academics to come up with some plans for change rather than being at the mercy of the minister. I reiterate a solid plan that offers the potential for a better alternative would be much better than what appears to be coming down the pipe.

Also gives enforcement (customs officers) powers that should be in the hands of judges ( if anyone).

I have to admit this common theme in the governments bills over the last couple of years to be very disturbing. (eg. Warrantless searches) 

With the permission of the fellow who made the request, I've posted an abridged version of a Freedom of Information request for faculty/insitutional emails in Ontario: https://landing.athabascau.ca/file/view/258908/sample-freedom-of-information-request-for-institutionaluniversity-emails

Things in Alberta wouldn't be exactly the same, but it does show how the request is worded and what the process of responding to them looks like, for those who are curious about how their emails might become readable under Freedom of Information legislation. (I notice this post is public, but I'm afraid mine is only accessible to folks at AU. Sorry!)

Meanwhile, ABC reports: Harvard Secretly Searched Deans' Emails

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/reports-harvard-secretly-searched-deans-emails-18696325

- bill

Well, basically we can assume that there is no privacy. If they the institution feels that there is a compelling reason to look at your emails they can and will.

They won't hapharzadly search or wander through, but everything is recorded, everything is their "property" and it is always open to be searched if they feel that is needed.

Websites you visit are likely the same.

- Anon

Ha!  I've received some doozies myself.  I'm always heartened by Stephen King's early practice of hanging rejection letters on a nail on the wall above his desk, which always inspired him to write more.  When the weight of the letters caused his nail to fall down, he replaced it with a stake and continued writing.