Overview
- Alberta Conservative MP Garnett Genuis announced Thursday that his planned Friday event at York University was cancelled after permission to use public space was denied.
- Genuis framed the decision as an attack on free speech in a post on X and said the outreach was intended to discuss jobs, youth unemployment and affordability with students.
- The York University Student Centre said the decision was not politically motivated and that the proposal did not meet its requirements for booking space.
- Genuis said his campus tour typically uses tables in open areas and that York was the only stop that required the event be held in a closed room.
- The centre’s executive director said Genuis may reapply at any time if he meets the rules, and the MP invited York students to contact his office.