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Prominent Yale professors flee Trump’s America for new roles at University of Toronto

Dr. Chad Gaffield, CEO, U15 Canada quoted in the Toronto Star article by Asma Sahebzada published on March 27, 2025.

For Yale philosophy Prof. Jason Stanley, starting a new life in Toronto at the University of Toronto was not driven by the job opportunity — it’s “entirely” due to the shifting political situation in the United States.

Stanley, born and raised in New York, told the Star he’s been considering moving for a “very long time” despite loving everything Yale has to offer….

Yale professors flee U.S. to teach at University of Toronto

 

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