Ottawa U professor suspended over use of N-word

Ottawa U professor suspended over use of N-word

October 21, 2020 3:43 pm PST.

The suspension of a professor at Ottawa University after using the N-word in class sparks a heated debate in Quebec. Politicians and college and university professors denounce the University’s decision to suspend the professor while others say it was merited. Melina Giubilaro has more.

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