Ontario’s Education Minister is concerned that a Catholic school board did not properly consult with the community before adopting a controversial policy to only donate to charities that don’t support activities opposed by religious doctrine, such as abortion and euthanasia.

In a statement, Minister Indira Naidoo-Harris said she expects that all fundraising decisions are made in consultation with parents, students and community leaders, and “was concerned to hear that this may not have been the case” when the Halton Catholic District School Board passed the motion last month.

“We have voiced this concern with the board who has assured my Ministry that they will be consulting with their community further on this decision,” she said.