School board investigates high school over playing Palestinian protest song at Remembrance Day, sparking distress.

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is investigating Sir Robert Borden High School after it played a Palestinian protest song, "Haza Salam," during its Remembrance Day ceremony. The song's use caused significant distress, prompting an apology from the principal and concerns from the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. The board says the decision was not aligned with the school's values of respect and unity, and an investigation is underway.

November 12, 2024
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