The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, December 23, 2021 | 28 FREE ADULT (21+) cy CREDITS ONLINE FORMAT _ 9 Soe Visit us at www.garyallan.ca 905-632-2944 | 4 LOCATIONS IN HALTON egayatonctost OY ED TEACHER FACILITATED OR FULLY INDEPENDENT REGISTER NOW COMPLETE YOUR DIPLOMA OR UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS! IBNEWS COURT DECISIONS HAVE SUPPORTED SPECIAL STATUS CATHOLIC BOARDS HAVE HAD SINCE CONFEDERATION ROLAND CILLIERS rcilliers@metroland.com The Halton Catholic District School Board ((HCDSB)) has received a legal opinion that supports a policy that came under fire from students earlier this year. Policy 1-26 governs the requirements of who can be a student trustee at the HCDSB. The policy in- cludes a section stating fe that in order to qualify for LAWYER SUPPORTS CATHOLIC- ONLY STUDENT TRUSTEE POLICY ie ol “ool 0% ——_ At aie Graham x toon Lawyer Andrew Lokan's legal opinion has supported the Halton Catholic District School Board's policy on student trustees. the role a student trustee must have an “active par- ish membership and regu- lar mass attendance." That section was criticized by students who say it dis- See - page 29 theifp.ca Help us, help you. Georgetown Hospital Foundation Living. Giving. Caring. Your support ensures our staff and physicians are prepared to provide you with the best care possible. DONATE TODAY GeorgetownHospitalFoundation.ca 905 - 873 - 4599