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Stephen Downes

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I think this is a correct ruling. "The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies to the disciplinary proceedings undertaken by the university." That's not a blanket assertion that students can say whatever they want. But it is a requirement that in disciplinary hearings the university must take into account the freedoms granted to students - in particular, the freedom of expression - under the Canadian Charter of Rights.

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