Mulroney School Sparks Controversy

Ottawa’s largest school board is sparking controversy by naming a new elementary school after former PM Brian Mulroney — the first public school in Canada to honor him — despite its own policy banning politically partisan names. Education Minister Paul Calandra lauds Mulroney’s economic and global contributions, while critics like trustee Donna Blackburn call the move “Trumpian,” arguing it ignores local democracy and the board’s rules. Mulroney’s legacy, marked by NAFTA and GST, also includes criticism over constitutional deals — and he has no ties to the east-end community where the school will open. The board defends the decision as vital to teaching Canadian history, even as it defies its own 2023 naming guidelines. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/adc4891187ad628c