Andrew Potter

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Maclean’s editorial: What the Andrew Potter affair was really about

Maclean’s continues to believe in the vital importance of a free and open exchange of ideas and opinions—even if McGill University does not.
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A McGill alumnus with some questions for his alma mater

Evan Solomon wrote to McGill with pointed questions about how it handled the Andrew Potter affair. The answers did not impress.
Students on campus at McGill University. (Photograph by Roger LeMoyne)

Threats to academic freedom aren’t just a white-guy problem

Why Andrew Potter’s resignation as the director of a McGill institute will have fallout for academia’s women and minorities
The McGill University campus is seen in Montreal

CAUT prepares investigation into McGill and Potter resignation

A national group representing academic staff raises questions over Andrew Potter’s resignation
McGill campus at night. (John Kelsey)

On Quebec and Andrew Potter: Tread carefully, Canada

In many countries an unpopular idea can prove costly. But not in Canada, the champion of academic freedom and free speech.... right?
McGill University, Moyse Hall Theatre Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Why Andrew Potter lost his ’dream job’ at McGill

High-profile writer forced out over a Maclean’s column in what’s being called an attack on academic freedom
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The eternal, futile quest for perfect democracy

Parliament returns amid some desire for change