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February 19, 2020

Queen’s University dismisses track coach Steve Boyd for commenting on matters of public importance

Queen’s University dismisses track coach Steve Boyd for commenting on matters of public importance SAFS Letter to Queen’s University principal Patrick Deane re the firing of track coach Steve Boyd: – February 24, 2020 Queen’s track coach fired after criticizing University of Guelph’s handling of Dave Scott-Thomas allegations: – February 19, 2020 News Release, Queen’s […]

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January 02, 2020

UBC cancels talk because of security concerns

UBC cancels talk because of security concerns SAFS letter to Santa Ono, President of the University of British Columbia: – January 9, 2020 UBC faces legal action for canceling Andy Ngo event about Antifa violence: Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms – January 2, 2020 UBC event cancelled, debate continues about free expression on campus: Jennifer […]

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December 18, 2019

Restricted hirings at Athabasca University

Restricted hirings at Athabasca University SAFS letter to Neil Fassina, President Athabasca University: – December 18, 2019 Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions: Response to SAFS letter from Athabasca president Neil Fassina: – February 5, 2020

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December 10, 2019

Academic freedom and the University of Alberta’s response to Holodomor-denial

Academic freedom and the University of Alberta’s response to Holodomor-denial SAFS letter to David H. Turpin, President University of Alberta: – December 10, 2019 Offensive comments by U of A lecturer spur student backlash: Adam Lachacz (The Gateway Online) – November 24, 2019 Statement on genocide denial by a University of Alberta lecturer: University of […]

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December 02, 2019

Restricted hiring in three schools at the University of British Columbia.

Restricted hiring in three schools at the University of British Columbia. SAFS Letter to President Ono: – December 2, 2019 Job advertisement to the School of Community and Regional Planning: Job advertisement to the School of Nursing: Job advertisement to the School of Public Policy:

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November 15, 2019

UBC Students for Freedom of Expression request assurance that they may hold a talk on feminism and freedom of expression

UBC Students for Freedom of Expression request assurance that they may hold a talk on feminism and freedom of expression SAFS letter re cancellation of Janice Fiamengo’s talk: – November 15, 2019 UBC postpones free speech event: Diana Davison (The Post Millenial) – November 1, 2019

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October 22, 2019

Mount Royal field school cancelled after instructor’s controversial op-ed appears

Mount Royal field school cancelled after instructor’s controversial op-ed appears SAFS letter to Mount Royal University re Mark Hecht: – October 22, 2019 Ethnic diversity harms a country’s social trust, economic well-being, argues professor: Mark Hecht (Vancouver Sun) – September 6, 2019 Heated arguments among Mount Royal University faculty after instructor’s op-ed opposing diversity: Brennan […]

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October 16, 2019

University of Victoria distances itself from researcher and science popularizer allegedly because of her polar bear findings

University of Victoria distances itself from researcher and science popularizer allegedly because of her polar bear findings SAFS letter UVic re Dr Susan Crockford: – October 17, 2019 Was this zoologist punished for telling school kids politically incorrect facts about polar bears?: Donna Laframboise (Financial Post) – October 16, 2019 The Excommunication of Susan Crockford: […]

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July 31, 2019

Brandon University requires the new dean to support a political agenda

Brandon University requires the new dean to support a political agenda Dean of Arts Ad: Brandon University SAFS Letter to Steven Robinson, Vice-President (Academic & Provost), Brandon University: – July 31, 2019

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July 02, 2019

SAFS applauds UBC for supporting freedom of expression

SAFS applauds UBC for supporting freedom of expression Statement regarding UBC’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion: Santa Ono, President, University of British Columbia – July 2, 2019 Statement RE UBC and Pride: Vancouver Pride Society VPS Statement On UBCs Entry In The 2019 Pride Parade: Andrea Arnot – July 8, 2019 Statement regarding UBC’s […]

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