Academic Freedom
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University of Lethbridge cancels controversial Frances Widdowson lectureA former Calgary professor says she will proceed with a controversial lecture on the U of L campus this week, even though the school says it won't provide a space for it.CanadaJan 30, 2023
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Quebec Solidaire and Parti Quebecois leaders trip over academic freedom debateThe first debate held among Quebec party leaders had one moment that is being qualified by some as silly, others as horrifying, and in general, completely unnecessary.PoliticsSep 16, 2022
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CRTC tells Radio-Canada to apologize for offensive language on airThe CRTC has ruled that Radio-Canada must apologize and review its practices after a host and commentator made repeated use of the N-word on air in 2020.CanadaJun 30, 2022
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Union says Quebec prof’s suspension for anti-vax comments violates academic freedomThe faculty union says it has filed a grievance over the suspension, adding that it worries the university's actions could have a chilling effect on other professors.CanadaJun 30, 2022
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Quebec tables bill on academic freedom, says no words off limits in classroomsBill 32 enshrines the right to teach, conduct research and share results, critique society and freely take part in the activities of professional university organizations.CanadaApr 6, 2022
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Quebec university classrooms are not safe spaces, says academic freedom committeeThe committee was created in March, in reaction to reports about professors in the province who avoided teaching controversial material out of fear of confrontation with students,EducationDec 14, 2021
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Ryerson University accused of muzzling fashion program over Suzanne Rogers’ Trump photoRyerson University declined an interview with Global News, but said it is committed to “the core principles of academic freedom and freedom of thought and expression.”EducationMay 3, 2021
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University should have defended professor in debate over offensive language: LegaultA student complained that part-time professor Verushka Lieutenant-Duval used the notorious word late last month in class to explain how some communities had reclaimed terms over time.CanadaOct 20, 2020
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How universities are being put to the test by the pandemicThe pandemic will change universities in six critical ways, professors say.CommentaryAug 24, 2020
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Probe finds B.C. university breached critical professor’s academic freedomAn investigation into the suspension of a B.C. business professor who criticized his university has concluded the administration's actions breached his academic freedom.Nov 19, 2019
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