The Sunday Magazine

Academics condemn campaign tactics

Several hundred Canadian academics have signed an open letter, decrying what they call "cynical tactics that betray the values of mutual respect and toleration."


More than 700 Canadian academics from diverse political allegiances have signed an open letter decrying the Conservative party's campaign tactics related to refugees, the niqab, and the "barbaric cultural practices" tipline. 

Michael talks to philosopher Daniel Weinstock from McGill University's Faculty of Law.