Statement by the University of Ottawa following comments made on social media

Ottawa, Thursday, March 18, 2021 – Here is the statement issued by the University of Ottawa following some comments made on social media by a uOttawa professor: 

The comments made by Professor Amir Attaran created reactions on social media and in the press. 

To be clear, this professor does not speak on behalf of the University, nor has he made any claim to do so. This is his personal opinion, expressed on his personal Twitter account. His opinion does not reflect in any way the position of the University of Ottawa. 

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