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Institutional neutrality: the case in favour
Mark Mercer argues that the academic ethos requires universities to remain neutral on issues of the day.
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Testing limits: navigating the complex web of national security, research and diversity
Canada is balancing security imperatives and the need for diversity in academic research. How do we maintain our global commitments while protecting our national interests?
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Balancing respect and freedom in an era of global tensions
When international conflicts arise, Canadian universities have to juggle free speech and academic freedom, while also managing external pressures.
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Defending academic freedom
David Robinson, executive director of the Canadian Association of University Teachers, shares his thoughts on how the debate over the Israel-Hamas conflict is threatening fundamental principles of academia.
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Academic freedom: can history be our guide?
Over the years, academic freedom has been both recognized and constrained, based on the particular historical context.
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Jordan Peterson’s personal crusade against the postmodern left
His characterization of postmodernism, however, appears rather suspect.
