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October 12, 2018

Halton trustees reject ‘Sanctity of Life’ fund-raising policy

HCDSB students participate in the school board's annual Walk with Jesus walk. The “Sanctity of Life” policy excluded 70 charities from a list of about 100 the school community regularly supports, including Sick Kids Hospital, the Canadian Cancer Society, Me to We and the Terry Fox Run.

The Halton Catholic school board’s controversial “Sanctity of Life” policy will not be implemented, meaning students can raise funds for whichever charity they choose.

Published in Canada
May 3, 2018

Halton school board suspends 'Sanctity of life' fundraising policy

The policy was suspended May 1, after parents, students and Ontario Minister of Education Indira Naidoo-Harris (pictured) criticized the board’s decision.
HAMILTON – A Catholic school board in Ontario has suspended a policy prohibiting students from raising money for groups that support activities contrary to Catholic doctrine.
Published in Canada