Barriers go up at U of T building after student dies by suicide

Barriers go up at U of T building after student dies by suicide

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Temporary safety barriers have gone up at the University of Toronto where a student was found dead by suicide on Friday. Students tell Maleeha Sheikh they are quite concerned with how the university is handling mental health issues.

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