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Academic Freedom

Academic freedom is the right of post-secondary academic staff, without restriction by prescribed doctrine, to use their best professional judgment in their teaching and research; to be able to disseminate the results of their research and scholarship; to acquire, preserve, and provide access to documentary material in all formats; to express their opinions about the institution in which they work; and to exercise their rights as citizens without institutional sanction or censorship.

Blog April 21, 2021

Bad Times at a Great University and Its Law School

When one looks more carefully into the controversy at the University of Toronto Law School over the hiring of a director for the International Human Rights Program (IHRP) and the university’s attempt to extradite itself, the picture only gets bleaker. Part 1:  The IHRP Scandal at the University of Toronto I should begin by acknowledging that I am married to Audrey Macklin, one of the individuals involved in the events described below. 
Page January 26, 2021

Dr. Peter Henderson Bryce

Dr. Peter Henderson Bryce – An early Canadian whistleblower who in 1907, spoke up about appalling public health conditions in residential schools.  This award recognizes Dr. Bryce’s outstanding courage, dedication and integrity and honours others who have come after him to speak up for the public good, regardless of the personal cost.