Protestors gather as David Suzuki receives U of A honorary degree

Environmentalist David Suzuki is set to receive an honorary science degree at the University of Alberta Thursday morning for his contribution to science literacy.
The decision to include Suzuki as one of 13 recipients of the U of A’s highest honour sparked controversy because of his opposition to the oil and gas industry.
Full-page advertisements in Edmonton and Calgary newspapers called for the U of A to reverse the decision, which was criticized by the deans of engineering and busin