VANCOUVER — British Columbia's human rights commissioner is calling on universities and colleges to protect the rights of students and staff taking part in 'peaceful encampments,' saying she's worried about people who 'speak up in solidarity with Gaz
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's human rights commissioner is calling on universities and colleges to protect the rights of students and staff taking part in"peaceful encampments," saying she's worried about people who"speak up in solidarity with Gaza" being penalized.
Govender says there's no place in B.C. for antisemitism, anti-Palestinian racism, Islamophobia or public incitement and, as long as those limits aren't breached, universities and colleges should protect the rights of protesters.
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