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Students’ appeal leads Nova Scotia to mandate singing of O Canada at schools

Following a dedicated student-led campaign, Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative government has mandated that all public schools will now play the national anthem every morning.

Isaac Lamoureux, True North
Sep 21, 2025
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Following a dedicated student-led campaign, Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative government has mandated that all public schools will now play the national anthem every morning.

Education Minister Brendan Maguire issued the directive Thursday after receiving a letter from Grade 12 students at Charles P. Allen High School in Bed…

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