New Policy Requires NS Schools to Play National Anthem Each Morning

Nova Scotia Education Minister Brendan Maguire takes part in a press conference in Halifax on Feb. 22, 2024. The Canadian Press/Keith Doucette

Nova Scotia’s education minister has issued a new directive to schools that they are to play the national anthem at the start of each school day.

The directive, which was released this month, comes into effect immediately, according to the government’s policy.