Graduation ceremonies should steer clear of 'divisive or contentious issues,' says Ontario memo to school boards | Page 902 | Unpublished
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Graduation ceremonies should steer clear of 'divisive or contentious issues,' says Ontario memo to school boards

March 24, 2026

The memo, signed by Education Minister Paul Calandra and addressed to educators and school board staff, warns that failure by school boards to meet those expectations “poses a real risk to student well-being.”



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