Robert Land Academy, Canada's only military-style private boarding school for boys, is set to close at the end of the academic year following revelations of extensive abuse and ongoing lawsuits. Although the school cited declining enrollment and financial pressures as reasons for the closure, it notably did not address the serious abuse allegations in its official communications. The school has faced a wave of lawsuits from former students claiming various forms of abuse, raising significant concerns about its legacy and the safety of its environment.
"In these final months, our priority remains supporting our students, staff and families. This chapter may be closing but the legacy of Robert Land Academy continues to live on in the values instilled, the futures changed and the generations of students who have gone on to become leaders in our society."
"The demand for a military-inspired schooling has declined over the past decade," the school noted in an email to staff. "Our closing is attributed to declining enrolment, increased operating costs and the COVID-19 pandemic."
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