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Nationalvia The Globe and Mail· August 14, 2026 at 05:53 p.m.

Alberta Delays Restrictions on School Flag and Anthem Mandate

Original headline: “Alberta delays restrictions on flags and national anthem mandate in schools” — The Globe and Mail

Alberta Delays Restrictions on School Flag and Anthem Mandate

Key takeaways

  • Alberta delays restrictions on school flags and national anthem
  • Bill still includes provision banning school boards from taking official positions on politics
  • Other parts of the education bill to proceed as planned

The Alberta government has delayed implementing restrictions on schools displaying flags and playing the national anthem, as part of a new education bill. The delay comes after opposition from educators and parents who argued that such measures could stifle discussion and debate in classrooms. Other provisions of the bill, including a ban on school boards taking official positions on political or social issues, will still take effect.

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