OTTAWA—A group of Liberal and Green MPs are asking Canadian universities how they’re protecting pro-Palestinian voices while promoting dialogue on campuses amid tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.
In a letter to 27 university presidents obtained by the Star, 11 Liberals and the two Green MPs outline concerns about reports of backlash and profiling faced by students expressing their views on the Mideast conflict.
“Dehumanization and vilification of the Palestinian people, and stigmatization of those advocating for their legitimate aspirations, are commonplace,” the letter states. “While not occurring within the university setting alone, students, faculty and staff are being directly impacted in significant ways.”
