University of Calgary diversity chief calls conservatives ignorant and racist

The co-chair of University of Calgary’s new task force has some strong views about conservative activists and Republican politicians, though she is tasked with creating an “inclusive” institution.

“UCalgary is embarking on an initiative to become a more welcoming, equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible institution, where every member of the campus community can flourish,” the provost’s office wrote in its email to the university community.

The task force is “composed of representatives from [the] campus governance bodies and associations” and intentionally includes “voices from members of equity-deserving groups: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized/visible minority persons, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+.”