Mennonite School Under Fire Over Belt Incident | Toronto News

A Mennonite school in Alberta is under fire after a student was allegedly struck with a machine belt by a supervisor, leading to criminal charges against a 37-year-old woman. The RCMP investigation, triggered by a parent’s report on May 20, uncovered potential widespread use of corporal punishment at other local schools — a practice that, even with parental consent and school constitution approval, remains illegal under Canadian law. The Ministry of Education, prioritizing student safety, is reviewing the case and ensuring all schools comply with provincial oversight and fundamental justice standards, despite the school’s lack of provincial funding or credit-granting authority. The accused is set to appear in court on August 11, while the ministry awaits further action. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/867fcac6f44fcbca