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Reprinted from 'The Aristotle Foundation'.  (don't know why it transcribed like this?  Weird:

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“Canadian courts consistently recognize universities’ authority to bar individuals from campus through trespass powers. In other words, a publicly funded space is not necessarily a publicly accessible space.”

“There is a structural problem in how universities apply the rules. Canadian universities do not reflect a broad ideological mix—studies show a pronounced ideological tilt in the academy. Across North America, radical activists increasingly shape campus norms.”

“University leaders operate within campus culture marked by ideological pressures. In such settings, officials may wield trespass powers more aggressively against speakers who challenge the dominant viewpoint.”   A typical left-wing professor.

“At minimum, the public should require universities to apply transparent criteria when excluding individuals. Universities should adopt objective definitions of safety and apply them through processes insulated, as much as possible, from prevailing ideological pressures. If institutions fail to do so, the responsibility shifts to lawmakers.”

In part, Quesnel concludes that “Canada should strive for universities that provide safe campuses, while respecting freedom of expression without ideological favour.”   For those who care about free speech and want it protected at our institutions of higher learning, this Reality Check is a valuable read.  The full report—No Trespassing? Overcoming the tension between free speech and campus safety—is now available at aristotlefoundation.org.