Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care, has released the following statement in response to developments regarding the judicial review related to the School District 61 board:

“The safety of students and staff in our schools is, and always will be, our top priority.

“After careful consideration of the legal proceedings, the Province is agreeing to quash the three government orders that removed the School District trustees of Greater Victoria. 

“The effect of this action would reinstate those trustees to School District No. 61.

“In March 2026, the Ministry of Education and Child Care produced documents in line with a document production order. I’ve recently been advised by my ministry staff that the ministry inadvertently failed to fully provide all necessary documents, compromising the fair and timely adjudication of this case.

“The decision by the Province today is the responsible step after acknowledging these significant errors.

“These errors came to light in the last few days. The court will decide what happens next in the coming week at the scheduled hearing, and we will respect that process.

“This is not the outcome we were working toward. 

“While I can’t speak to further details given the ongoing judicial review, I can say that our priority is clear: students need stable, safe learning environments and parents and caregivers need confidence that safety supports are in place. 

“We will continue to work with everyone to ensure kids are at the centre of every decision we make.”