Sep 15, 2023
In an effort to promote "inclusivity," a Canadian school district has removed all books published before the year 2008 from all of its libraries. According to the Daily Caller, the actions taken by the Peel School District in Mississauga, Ontario were in response to a provincial directive from the minister of education ordering a greater focus on "equity." "The Board shall evaluate books, media and all other resources currently in use for teaching and learning English, History and Social Sciences for the purpose of utilizing resources that are inclusive and culturally responsive, relevant and reflective of students, and the Board's broader school communities," the directive states. The Peel District School Board (PDSB) subsequently issued a statement defending its decision, saying that the removal of such books "has always been a part of teacher/librarian responsibilities within PDSB and at school boards across the country." "Books publi