Canadian school boards cancel international field trips

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School boards across Canada are cancelling or modifying international field trips due to global instability. Edmonton Public Schools has halted all international excursions for the school year, affecting planned trips to destinations such as Thailand, France, the United Kingdom, Costa Rica, and Portugal.

Superintendent Rob Thompson cited several risk factors for the decision, including ongoing military conflicts, reported global fuel shortages, and public health concerns. He noted that a previous trip had resulted in students encountering civil unrest, though the specific location was not disclosed.

Other regional boards are taking different approaches. The Vancouver School Board and the Calgary Catholic School District are reviewing trips on a case-by-case basis, while the Louis Riel School Board in Winnipeg has cancelled trips to the United States.

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Calgary Catholic School District · Edmonton Public Schools · Louis Riel School Board · Rob Thompson · Vancouver School Board

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[● 3 SOURCES] Cancelled destinations for Edmonton Public Schools include Thailand, France, the United Kingdom, Costa Rica, and Portugal. toronto.citynews.ca · www.brandonsun.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Louis Riel School Board in Winnipeg has cancelled trips to the United States. toronto.citynews.ca
[● 3 SOURCES] Edmonton Public Schools has cancelled all international excursions for the current school year. toronto.citynews.ca · www.brandonsun.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Calgary Catholic School District is approving field trips on a case-by-case basis. toronto.citynews.ca
[● 3 SOURCES] Superintendent Rob Thompson cited fuel shortages, public health concerns, and military conflicts as reasons for travel risks. toronto.citynews.ca · www.brandonsun.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Vancouver School Board is approving field trips on a case-by-case basis. toronto.citynews.ca

Sources

'Evolving global context': School boards across Canada cancel, tweak field trips [toronto.citynews.ca]

11 days ago

'Evolving global context': School boards across Canada cancel, tweak field trips [www.brandonsun.com]

11 days ago

'Evolving global context': School boards across Canada cancel, tweak field trips [calgary.citynews.ca]

11 days ago

'Evolving global context': School boards across Canada cancel, tweak field trips [www.winnipegfreepress.com]

11 days ago