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Calgary School's 'No Food' Policy Sparks Controversy

3/18/2026

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Fairview School in Calgary designated its cafeteria as a 'no food space' to support fasting Muslim students.
The policy drew online backlash, with critics saying it forced non-Muslim students to hide during mealtimes.
The Calgary Board of Education says the food-free rule lasts until March 19, the last day of Ramadan.
The Calgary Board of Education notes accommodations vary by school and that Alberta Administrative Regulations 3067 govern the policy.

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Fairview School in Calgary designated its cafeteria as a 'no food space' to support fasting Muslim students.
The policy drew online backlash, with critics saying it forced non-Muslim students to hide during mealtimes.
The Calgary Board of Education says the food-free rule lasts until March 19, the last day of Ramadan.
The Calgary Board of Education notes accommodations vary by school and that Alberta Administrative Regulations 3067 govern the policy.