Amid Pride celebrations across Saskatchewan, experts are raising concern over the provincial government’s decision to boost funding for certain independent schools that are operated by churches with anti-LGBTQ policies.
Last month, the province formally announced the 21 independent and four “historical” schools in Saskatchewan that will receive $17.5 million in operating grants for the 2022-23 school year. Per the latest provincial budget, that includes $2.6 million toward a new “certified independent school” category. The province says the schools that will fall under the new category are still to be determined.
“We are dedicated to providing grants to our historical high schools and
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