McGill unions say university is threatening free speech over pro-Palestinian support | Unpublished
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Publication Date: August 8, 2025 - 11:27

McGill unions say university is threatening free speech over pro-Palestinian support

August 8, 2025
Unions at McGill University say the school is attacking free speech by threatening to suspend funding for a student organization because of its support for a pro-Palestinian group.


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