'Ann Coulter' talk cancelled for security reasons

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Concerns for "public safety" forced the cancellation of American conservative political commentator Ann Coulter's public-speaking event at the University of Ottawa last night.

Ottawa police had more than nine squad cars at the scene, at the university's Marion Hall. But the event was cancelled about 8:15 p.m. -- before Ms. Coulter had a chance to speak.

The right-wing pundit and author stirred controversy even before she arrived in Ottawa. The university's student federation objected to her even appearing on campus, going so far as to ban posters advertising her speaking engagement.

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