Does firing U of S professor threaten academic freedom?

The head of the University of Saskatchewan's School of Public Health was fired on Wednesday after he spoke out against the school's TransformUSrestructuring plan.

The university confirmed that it fired Prof. Robert Buckingham, but would not comment further.

We asked Saskatoon Morning listeners what they think? Does this threaten academic freedom?

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