Brandon University, which gave Fleury honorary doctorate in 2015, denounces 'conspiracy theories'
Recent remarks against vaccine passports by former NHL star Theoren Fleury are "reprehensible" and a "stain on his legacy," according to a Manitoba university that gave him an honorary doctorate.
Fleury, over the weekend, posted a message on Twitter linking vaccine passports to pedophilia, and responded to criticism with a screenshot highlighting several of his past awards, including his honorary degree from Brandon University.
The university condemned his "espousing of conspiracy theories," in a statement on Tuesday.
"Honorary degrees are awarded … to recognize an individual's significant achievements or contributions; they are not an academic credential," the statement said.
That Twitter post has since been deleted from Fleury's account but there are many others attacking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his support of vaccine passports.
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