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Graduation ceremonies shouldn't 'engage in divisive or contentious issues of any kind,' says provincial memo

March 24, 2026

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



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