Toronto School Plays O Canada in Arabic, Faces Minister’s Criticism

Earl Haig Secondary School in Toronto faced criticism from Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra, after it played “O Canada” in Arabic on the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, impacting its Jewish students. Calandra expressed disappointment over the decision and emphasized the need for schools to foster inclusive environments while adhering to national anthem regulations.

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