Brock University officials are closely monitoring the confusing situation regarding travel restrictions imposed Jan. 27 by U.S. President Donald Trump against citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Sudan, Somalia and Yemen.<\/p>\n
Senior University administrators are advising that all citizens of these countries who are at Brock \u2014 as students, faculty, staff or guests \u2014 should not attempt to travel through or to the United States, regardless of whether they hold valid Canadian visas. This includes avoiding all air travel that involves connecting flights at U.S. airports.<\/p>\n
A day after President Trump issued his executive order on Friday, officials in Washington said that anyone holding a Canadian passport, including dual citizens, will not be affected. Today (Jan. 29), the New York Times reported that America\u2019s Homeland Security Secretary said\u00a0anyone from the affected countries who holds a green card will not be prevented from returning to the United States.<\/p>\n
Brock\u2019s Provost and Vice-President Academic, Tom Dunk, urged any citizens from the affected countries who are at Brock to avoid travel to and\/or through the U.S. until there is more clarity regarding the new measures.<\/p>\n
\u201cBrock University remains committed to welcoming individuals from around the world,\u201d said Dunk. \u201cFostering an inclusive, safe, and accessible environment across the Brock community is at the heart of our core values of the University.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dunk\u00a0said Brock endorses sentiments Tweeted this weekend by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who wrote, \u201cTo those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength.\u201d<\/p>\n