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Duchesne’s comments may have triggered a complaint, but the union that represents UNB professors says he needs to be defended.
Miriam Jones, president of the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers, said the principle of academic freedom is "increasingly under attack."
Jones said academic freedom is under pressure from corporations, political interests and even big pharmaceuticals who don't like what scientists are telling them.
The union leader said professors and what they say must be protected.
"It is such a bedrock principle. Academic freedom is something to go to the wall for," she said.
Duchesne’s comments may have triggered a complaint, but the union that represents UNB professors says he needs to be defended.
I hope to get this guy to write on patrick.net.