Media Release

For Immediate Release

March 5, 2007

University statement regarding Dr. Peter March and Jared Taylor

Following a review over the weekend by Saint Mary’s University and its Security Department, the University has withdrawn the use of campus facilities for the proposed debate between Dr. Peter March and Mr. Jared Taylor. The review, conducted in preparation for the event, included consideration of new information. The conclusion was that there is a higher level of personal risk and need for increased security than the University has the capacity to provide.

The debate was scheduled to take place Tuesday March 6, 2007 in the Burke Building on the Saint Mary’s campus.

The University is committed to fostering academic freedom and free speech in our diverse society; we also have an obligation to provide a safe environment for members of our campus community and those who visit our campus.

The University will reimburse Dr. March for any related expenses incurred in planning this debate.

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For More Information:

Paul Fitzgerald
Public Affairs Officer
Saint Mary's University, Public Affairs
(902) 420.5514
E-mail: paul.fitzgerald@smu.ca
www.smu.ca