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Provincial and Territorial Policies

At school

What are governments saying?

Find policy recommendations from your province or territory, including how screens are used in educational settings 

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Guides

AlbertaStandards for the use of personal mobile devices and social media in schools (2024)Parent guide: Standards for the use of personal mobile devices and social media in schools
British Columbia

Personal digital device (cell phone) restrictions in schools (2024)

Expect respect & a safe education (ERASE): Online safety

Personal digital device restrictions support guide
ManitobaManitoba government bans cellphone use in classrooms (2024)Guidelines for cell phone use in Manitoba classrooms
New BrunswickPolicy 311: Information and communication technologies (ICT) use (Revised 2024) 
Newfoundland and LabradorResponsible school use of personal electronic devices policy: Frequently asked questions for students, parents and guardians (2025)Responsible student use of personal electronic devices policy: Frequently asked questions for students, parents and guardians
Nova ScotiaProvincial directive on personal cell phone use in schools (2024) 
NunavutNo current universal policy. Districts have the authority to set policies for schools in their jurisdiction. 
Northwest TerritoriesNo current universal policy. Education bodies have the authority to set policies for schools in their jurisdiction. 
OntarioProvincial code of conduct and school board codes of conduct (2024)Cellphones and other mobile devices in schools
Prince Edward IslandResponsible use of communication and information technology (2024)Guidelines for optimal screen time in schools: Supporting effective and balanced use
Quebec

Impacts des écrans et des réseaux sociaux chez les jeunes : La Commission dépose son rapport final (2025)

Décret 1498-2023 (2023)

Guide relatif à la directive ministérielle quant à l’interdiction cellulaire dans les locaux des écoles et des centres de fp 
SaskatchewanNew provincial measures to limit cell phones in Saskatchewan’s K-12 classrooms (2024) 
YukonNo current universal policy. School boards have the authority to set policies for schools in their jurisdiction.