Letter to universities from 12 MPs raises concern with rise in Islamophobia, antisemitsm, punishment for viewpoints on Middle East conflict Newmarket-Aurora MP Tony Van Bynen has backed a letter calling out universities for treatment of those speaking out on the conflict in Gaza. Along with 12 other Liberal and Green MPs, Van Bynen signed a letter requesting answers from university presidents on how they are safeguarding freedom of expression and addressing Islamophobia and antisemitism. The letter raises concern about universities punishing those who speak out regarding the “Middle East conflict,” highlighting that “vilification of the Palestinian people, and stigmatization of...