Letter to Premier Kenney Regarding Dr. Melanee Thomas

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This past Monday, Premier Jason Kenney made disparaging remarks about University of Calgary professor Dr. Melanee Thomas on the floor of the legislature, questioning her objectivity in her academic work. AUFA views this attack on the independence of Albertan academics and the right of academic freedom. Below is a letter from AUFA President Dr. Jolene Armstrong to Premier Kenney on this issue.