Vancouver Island University President Deborah Saucier has outlined the institution’s priorities following the recent dismantling of the pro-Palestinian encampment on its campus. Emphasizing the need to strengthen the VIU community, Saucier offered three key actions: the establishment of an Ethical Investment and Sourcing Taskforce with equal representation from students and employees; the development of a clear Framework for Protest Activity and Security Relations; and vigilance against all forms of intolerance, including racism, sexism, and xenophobia on campus. “In the coming months, we will continue to strengthen our VIU community,” concluded Saucier. “I am confident we will embrace our full potential together.”
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