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Following the Ford government’s school board takeovers? Here’s your latest update:
A leaked protocol spells out restrictions at eight supervised boards: trustees cannot attend school events or board meetings, communicate with constituents in their official capacity, or issue newsletters and updates.
So if you're keeping track, first, the Ford government stripped trustees of their governing powers. Then, Minister Calandra reversed his decision not to swear in newly elected trustees so they would be subject to the code of conduct.
Now, the message is clear: you can be elected by your community, but you cannot do the job they elected you to do.
Parents and communities lose their local voice while power stays with the minister and his appointed, unelected supervisors.
This government keeps talking about accountability while shutting communities out of decisions about their own schools and silencing the representatives they elected.
Read the full story at Toronto Today: bit.ly/4iCdZcK
#OSSTF #OntEd #OnPoli
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Parents speak out about school board supervision, funding levels at Toronto rally thestar.com/news/gta/parents…
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According to a new poll from Liaison Strategies, the majority of Ontarians disapprove of the Ford government's handling of public education and think the public system has deteriorated under his leadership. "Even some Conservative voters are displeased: 25% said they disapproved of Ford’s #onted policies."
Anyone surprised?
torontolife.com/city/ontaria… #onpoli
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NEW: We have a copy of a letter sent to newly-elected trustees at school boards under Ford government supervision, laying out the sweeping restrictions they will face when they are sworn in later this month. This comes after the education minister accused some incoming trustees of trying to circumvent the rules.
Paul Calandra is defending the restrictions, saying parliament is "the ultimate voice of the people."
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As an Ontario science educator, I find it tragic that our world class science centre has been reduced to a mall attraction. You should be ashamed of this. Maybe if it sold beer your government would have found a way to save @OntScienceCtr.
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As an Ontario science educator, I find it tragic that our world class science centre has been reduced to a mall attraction. You should be ashamed of this. Maybe if it sold beer your government would have found a way to save @OntScienceCtr.
It was wonderful visiting the @OntScienceCtr satellite location at Sherway Gardens and seeing so many children enjoying the exhibits, Towers of Tomorrow and Circus! This pop-up features exciting, family friendly, interactive activities guaranteed to inspire young minds!
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Trump just announced a 25% tariff on everything coming into the United States from Mexico and Canada. Hey MAGA - remember all those prices you were crying about? Get ready for things to be A LOT more expensive! This is what you voted for!
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When politics stands in the way of doing what’s right we have a problem.
If you are a Conservative MP, I want to provide you the opportunity to explain what drove you to vote against this Bill?
Explain to me & the province your rationale.
Women - wake up!
#MakeItMakeSense
BREAKING: Conservatives again vote NO to declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic in Ontario. This time, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
This government is appalling. More women continue to be killed by their partners. #OnPoli
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Dear @TMZ … it’s easy to rage farm. Just as he was criticized, Trudeau was also praised for taking time out to be with family. Canada has police departments to handle protests. Balanced stories are important. Signed the other Canadians. ☮️🇨🇦 apple.news/AKp1NPFaFQwS57BCr…
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"Folks, I'm cancelling the Santa Clause parade because people need to commute on Sunday."
