On the question whether there is a free speech issue, problem or crisis on our university campuses, there are two distinct views. Some in our universities say no; the issue is either imaginary or vastly overblown; others differ, expressing concern that it is real and substantial. We do not have to leave the matter in the realm of speculation; we can ask those most directly affected: the students.

A recent Aristotle Foundation survey found that only half of Canadian students felt comfortable sharing their views on controversial topics{ai:summary}On campus free speech, two views exist: some say there’s no crisis or it’s exaggerated; others insist it’s real and substantial.The call is to ask students—the most affected—for their input. #education

Peter MacKinnon: If students are self-censoring on campus, that's a free speech problem

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