Canada refused to allow entry to Dr. William Ayers
Canadian Association of University Professors (CAUT) is writing to object to the refusal by the Canadian Government to allow Dr. William Ayers, Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of Illinois-Chicago, entry in Canada. Professor Ayers has been invited by the University of Toronto to give a public lecture. He was also scheduled to meet education representatives and interviewed on CBC. The actions of your border officials in denying entry to this eminent academic brings disrepute to Canada and shows that your government has little regard for academic freedom. As a very engaged student in United States in the 1960’s, he challenged the American government and was arrested on various occasions. Professor Ayers was never convicted of a felony or any equivalent charge that could be used to justify his exclusion from Canada. Also, CAUT note that Sarah Palin demeaned in the American presidential election was part of her efforts to attack Barack Obama.
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