Alberta education policy blocks child abuse prevention programs in schools

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Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

9 Jul 2026 • 6 min read

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A close up picture of Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides standing in front of Alberta and Canadian flags.

Organizations speaking to students on human sexuality, sexual orientation and gender identity now need to be approved by Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides. In its first year, the policy has created confusion for educators and kept child abuse prevention programming from being presented in schools. (The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh)

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Brett McKay is an Edmonton-based reporter specializing in investigative and data-driven stories. His work has appeared in The Tyee, APTN, The Breach, CTV News and Great West Media.

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