"We condemn these actions and statements in the strongest possible terms," the letter signed by more than 200 law professors, including seven from UNB, states. George MacLean, UNB's vice-president of academics, says the impact of Trump's travel ban will be wide-ranging for students, faculty and staff. (CBC)George MacLean, the UNB vice-president of academics, describes the statement from Universities Canada as unprecedented. Meanwhile, UNB president Eddy Campbell issued a letter to "members of the UNB community, expressing his "full support" of the concerns raised by Universities Canada. "UNB welcomes the benefits of diversity and has a long history of collaboration with international partners through welcoming international students, international development efforts, and research with an international focus," Campbell wrote.

Source: CBC News February 01, 2017 20:50 UTC