The president of an on-campus socialist group, Socialist Fightback at Ryerson, had the microphone whisked away from him when he challenged the university senate at a town hall on Wednesday. Hermes Azam was trying to challenge the university senate during a meeting arranged by the provost’s office to discuss Ryerson’s draft statement on freedom of expression.
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Critics to continue protests when free speech draft returns to senate Nov. 6
by Ryan Mooreby Ryan MooreOntario Premier Doug Ford’s demand for colleges and universities to develop free speech policies, or have their funding cut, will prevent left-wing groups from disrupting far-right events and pro-life displays on campus, according to a coalition of groups.
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Campus free speech essential for thoughtful debate, former ACLU president says
by Ryan Roccaby Ryan RoccaRyerson is taking the next step in the creation of its free speech policy, following a week which saw a street protest over what the university is proposing and a call by a prominent civil libertarian to not curtail free speech, even if it offensive.
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Ryerson is reviewing and updating its current freedom of speech statement, last approved by the senate in 2010. The current statement reads: “The right to freedom of speech comes with…
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Canadians will be able to smoke marijuana legally this summer, but it remains unclear how Ryerson will police its use.