Anti-bullying Day being observed by the provincial government as Premier David Alward and Education Minister Jody Carr commit to tackling the issue.
Alward promising to ensure positive learning environments for children and teachers.
The Department of Education is planning to make improvements to legislation to combat bullying and is forming a ministerial advisory committee on positive learning environments. Anti-bullying activist Rob Frenette has been appointed to the committee.
The provincial government designating December 17th as Anti-Bullying Day back in 2009 after a campaign spearheaded by Frenette.
