Professors Urge Canada to Shelter U.S. Academic Refugees

April 22, 2025, 2:21 pm

Over 500 Canadian faculty members are urging federal leaders to offer refuge to U.S. academics facing increasing political pressure. The call for sanctuary highlights concerns over academic freedom as the United States encounters escalating challenges, positioning Canada as a potential safe haven for scholarly pursuits.


lapresse.ca / « Réfugiés universitaires » des États-Unis | Des professeurs appellent à offrir un sanctuaire au Canada

Des centaines de professeurs demandent aux chefs des partis fédéraux canadiens d’offrir un sanctuaire sûr aux « réfugiés universitaires » et de préserver les libertés, alors que les universités américaines subissent une pression croissante de la part du gouvernement américain.

theglobeandmail.com / Professors urge party leaders to offer ‘academic refugees’ from the U.S. a safe haven

An open letter signed by more than 500 faculty members calls Donald Trump’s attacks on U.S. schools a ‘crisis’ that also affects Canadian education, research and funding

thestar.com / Offer 'academic refugees' from U.S. a safe haven in Canada, profs urge party leaders

Hundreds of professors are asking Canadian federal party leaders to provide a safe sanctuary for "academic refugees" and safeguard freedoms, as American universities face mounting pressure from the United States government.


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