These students aren't going down without a fight
The document’s liability release says no claim will be made even in the event of “negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any statutory or other duty of care,” including the university failing to “take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect” the student from COVID-19 risks.
Will Fraser, a 22-year-old history student at the school, said he began collecting signatures over the weekend, after he realized he felt deeply uncomfortable about signing the waiver.“However, what we should expect is that if the university is negligent and if it fails to follow its own policies, then they should be held accountable for that.”The president of St. Francis Xavier University Association of University Teachers says faculty have mixed reactions to the document.
The president of the Students’ Union at St. Francis Xavier University says she’s heard a series of criticisms about the waiver, including from students with compromised immune systems. “In this instance, some members of our community are telling us that they are uncomfortable with our legal waiver,” he said. “We appreciate this feedback and will continue to engage with our stakeholders, and will review this decision to ensure it presents the best way forward.”
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