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Ontario ready to step in as Calandra cracks down on ‘politics’ in graduation ceremonies

In an interview with QP Briefing, Calandra said that while he hopes boards will adjust voluntarily, he is ready to intervene using the full scope of his authority under the Education Act.

Published Mar 24, 2026 at 7:41pm

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Barbara Patrocinio
Ontario ready to step in as Calandra cracks down on ‘politics’ in graduation ceremonies

Ont-Toronto-Housing 20240222 Paul Calandra, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing speaks during a press conference regarding housing development in the Greater Toronto Area at Toronto City Hall, in Toronto on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

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