Alberta sets new rules on flags in schools from 2027

Alberta schools

Starting Jan 4, 2027, the flags of Canada and Alberta must fly outside schools during the school year. The Franco-Albertan, municipal, sports team and Vatican City flags are also allowed.

First Nations and Métis Settlement flags, foreign national flags and the Royal Union Flag can fly only on specified days or official occasions, for no more than 14 consecutive days. Other flags need the province's permission.

Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says Pride flag requests would be handled case by case. Teachers union president Jason Schilling calls it a set of rules for a problem he doesn't think exists.