Earlier today, the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training informed the University that Aaron Ekman has been relieved of his UNBC Board Chair duties, effective immediately. The Ministry released a statement this evening on the matter. 

UNBC is firmly committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. The University community has come together frequently over the past year to confront and discuss issues of race, discrimination and systemic inequalities; comments that hinder those important conversations are contrary to the University’s values. 

UNBC Board Vice-Chair, Andrew Robinson, will take on the role of interim Chair, effective immediately and until the Board convenes to elect a new Chair. 

The University will not comment further on the matter. 

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