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Alberta introduces new flag rules and restrictions for all schools starting in 2027
Source: Alberta - Provincial Politics
Date: 2026-10-24 00:27:35.0
Tags: [Alberta, Education, Governance, Indigenous, Culture]The Government of Alberta announced new provincial rules restricting flag displays across all public, separate, francophone, charter, and accredited independent schools starting January 4, 2027. Under the policy led by Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides and Premier Danielle Smith, the flags of Canada and Alberta must be flown outside during the school year, while municipal, sports team, Franco-Albertan, and Vatican City flags are permitted. Other flags—including First Nations, Métis Settlement, foreign national, and the Royal Union Flag—are restricted to specified days and cannot remain displayed for more than 14 consecutive days. School boards may apply for exemptions only for flags that do not constitute a political, social, or ideological statement and reflect school identity.
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Provincial Government Announces Appointments to Memorial University Board of Regents
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-08 17:00:56.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Education, Governance, Indigenous]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and Advanced Education and Skills Paul Dinn, announced the appointment of six members to the Memorial University Board of Regents for three-year terms following a merit-based selection process administered by the Independent Appointments Commission under the Independent Appointments Commission Act. The newly appointed general member representatives are Dean Ingram, Alex Gibson, Peter Carver, Leslie Rowsell, and Travis Martin. Additionally, Nina Darleen Rumbolt-Pye was appointed as a joint representative to serve concurrently on Memorial University’s Board of Regents and the College of the North Atlantic’s Board of Governors to enhance institutional collaboration.
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