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Peterborough, Ont., mayor prompts backlash for using n-word during guest lecture at Trent University

Jeff Leal apologizes for remarks during March 19 speech to students

CBC NewsSarah Petz

Trent University's undergraduate students union is asking the school not to invite Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal back to campus after he used the n-word while speaking to a class last month. 

The incident happened on March 19, when Leal attended a Trent business class as a guest lecturer, according to a statement from the Trent Central Student Association. 

"Furthermore, he expressed racist sentiments that demeaned both the Black and Mexican communities," the statement says. 

"The City of Peterboro…

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