Schools shall be separate and money for the schools shall be divided between Catholics and Protestants
Totally adopted in Canada
Partially adopted
Not adopted
In Canada, the idea of separate schools based on religious affiliation has been partially adopted. The concept of separate schools primarily applies to the Catholic and Protestant communities.
The establishment of separate Catholic schools was guaranteed under the British North America Act of 1867, as a way to protect the rights and educational needs of Catholics. This provision was later extended to other religious minorities, such as Jews and later on to other faiths.
Currently, in provinces like Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador, there are publicly funded separate Catholic school systems. These systems receive government funding and are operated alongside the public school system.
However, in other provinces such as British Columbia, Quebec, and New Brunswick, separate school systems are either non-existent or very limited. In these provinces, public funds are primarily allocated towards the public school systems with limited or no funding for separate schools.
It is important to note that the divide between Catholic and Protestant schools does not account for all religious affiliations. Inclusive education policies also allow for the establishment of schools based on other faiths within the public system, provided there is sufficient demand and resources.
Overall, Canada has a mixed system in terms of separate schools, with the presence of Catholic schools in certain provinces, while others follow a more unified public school system.