Canada remains quiet on Trump's battle with Harvard, while PM Carney's daughter

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Canada has remained silent on the ongoing legal fight between President Donald Trump's administration and Harvard University regarding the enrollment of foreign students. This comes as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's daughter, Cleo Carney, has just completed her first year at the prestigious institution. The Trump administration has barred Harvard from enrolling international students due to the university's non-compliance with a demand for extensive records on nonimmigrant students involved in any crime, violence, or illegal activities in the last five years. If the administration is successful in court, current students, including Cleo Carney, may have to transfer to other universities.

Cleo Carney is studying social studies with a minor in energy and the environment. Her enrollment at Harvard and her father's political career have brought her into the public eye. Canada is one of the top contributors to Harvard's international student body, particularly in undergraduate studies. China, which sends the largest number of students to the university, has criticized the move, stating that it will harm the U.S.'s image and reputation.

Belgium's future queen, 23-year-old Princess Elisabeth, is also affected as she has just finished her first year at Harvard pursuing a master's degree in public policy. The Belgian royal palace is monitoring the situation but has not made a public statement on the matter. The potential impact on international students and the universities they attend is a concern for many, with implications for academic freedom and global educational exchanges.