According to La Presse, Government of Québec Higher Education Minister Pascale Déry questioned Vanier College instructors and administrators last Fall about the content of a course on Palestinian literature. This is the second such incident in recent months: Déry was also accused of political interference at Dawson College after reports surfaced last week about her alleged intervention in a course on Palestine. In an interview with La Presse, Déry defended her approach, stating that she has a right to ask questions about courses, particularly given the ongoing tensions on campuses. However, others—including the Fédération nationale des enseignantes et des enseignants—have denounced her actions and called on the minister to uphold, rather than undermine, academic freedom.
