Academics in Saskatchewan are continuing to grapple with the choice of whether to travel to the US for academic events, reports CBC. University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association Vice-Chair Matthew Mitchell said this situation is “unprecedented” for “Canadian professors who are quite privileged in many respects, who have many protections for the most part, who value academic freedom, freedom of expression.” Mithcell added that academics are now making choices that could impact their ability to network or make connections leading to employment. USask doctoral student Wendy Verity told CBC that declining a US conference opportunity may impact her CV and network, while USask Professor Nazeem Mahajarine told Radio-Canada that he would fear engaging in academic discussions at US-based conferences due to potential repercussions.
