Free speech on campus

According to the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, more than 25 out of 60 Canadian universities fail the campus free speech test.

That organization says Mount Allison earned a grade of “F” for providing a very poor policy framework around free expression and academic freedom. The Centre says Mount A maintains speech code-rules, which prohibit speech that could be considered controversial or offensive.

In addition, some student unions earned an “F” for their imposition of speech codes, including the one at Mt. A.

Throne speech

The Gallant Government will open the fall session of the legislature with a throne speech this afternoon.

It’s expected to announce increased payments to help parents pay for daycare. The government is also expected to announce plans for more training of early childhood educators, including a free online curriculum. Government House leader Rick Doucet told the Telegraph-Journal the speech will focus heavily on education.