Premier Danielle Smith exploring legal steps to halt school mask mandates abpoli
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“The detrimental effects of masking on the mental health, development and education of children in classroom settings is well understood, and we must turn the page on what has been an extremely difficult time for children, along with their parents and teachers,” read the premier’s statement.Article content
She also said she has instructed the ministers of justice, heath and education to look into “any legislative or regulatory changes that may be necessary to reaffirm or clarify our government’s full authority with respect to this and other health and education matters.”