School Protest

• New B.C. law would prevent disruptive protests around schools

  The British Columbia government has introduced legislation that it says will put in place 20-metre access zones around schools to protect students from disruptive behaviour, including aggressive protests.

  Education

  Apr 10, 2024
  
• Hamilton’s public school board with new security measures in wake of demonstrations

  A new protocol for HWDSB board meetings is now in place following the cancelling of a mid-June gathering in which demonstrators arrived with 'troubling and harmful' signs.

  Education

  Sep 22, 2023
  
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• Calls for accountability following hostile student protest in Markham

  There are growing calls for accountability following a student protest at a Markham high school that turned hostile Thursday afternoon. 

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2023
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• Eastern Townships high school facing multiple sexual violence complaints

  A group of parents and students are calling out Massey-Vanier High School in the Eastern Townships, accusing it of failing to protect students from sexual harassment.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2023
• B.C. woman fined $2,300 at school protest that went viral, apologizes for comments

  In an email to Global News, RCMP said the woman was fined $2,300 under B.C.’s Access to Services (COVID-19) Act.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2022
• ‘It’s not a costume’: B.C. teacher’s alleged mocking of student’s Indigenous regalia sparks protest

  In a statement, the Haisla Nation said it is aware of the incident and has been in close contact with the school district. 

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2021
• Strikes to affect Quebec CEGEPs starting Tuesday

  CEGEP teachers are staging the strikes to highlight what they see as a lack of progress at the negotiating table over the past year.

  Education

  May 11, 2021
• Two B.C. moms urge parents to keep kids out of school to protest COVID-19 class size, mask rules

  The BC Student SICK Out has been planned by two moms in Langley and has more than 2,500 members on Facebook.

  Education

  Dec 1, 2020
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• Alberta students recognized at legislature for standing up to anti-immigration protesters

  The Alberta government recognized two Red Deer students Monday at the legislature for standing up to anti-immigration protesters outside of their high school last week.

  Canada

  May 29, 2017