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The committee members are York University associate professor Penni Stewart and Francesca Holyoke, the head of archives and special collections at the University of New Brunswick.

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Mehta, a psychology professor and free speech advocate, has weighed in on a range of controversial issues including decolonization, immigration and gender politics.

He shares his contentious views — and defends the rights of others to do so — both on social media and in the classroom. 

Mehta’s supporters say his voice is an antidote to political correctness run amok, and that while his views may be unpopular to some they do not constitute harassment.

But his critics say he attacks marginalized people and perpetuates harmful stereotypes, and that he’s determined to be a provocateur even if it hurts students.

The situation has exposed the challenge facing universities of balancing the open exchange of ideas with the responsibility of keeping students safe and supported.

The university in Wolfville, N.S., launched a formal investigation after it received complaints from students, faculty and others with concerns about opinions he appeared to be advancing or supporting.

Acadia has retained Wayne MacKay, professor emeritus at Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law, to investigate and provide a report to the university.

The Canadian Press