ViewpointsOpinionThe University as a Civic Institution: Beyond Means and MetricsIf Canadians care about freedom, they must care about the institutions that cultivate the habits of mind on which freedom depends.SavePrintA view of the University of Toronto campus in a file photo. Peterspiro/iStockPatrick Keeney2/19/2026|Updated: 2/19/20260:00X 1CommentaryIt is a comforting fiction that what happens in universities remains safely contained within ivy-covered walls.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.