Provincial Politics

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated concerns about large class sizes, the physical condition of schools and the government’s failure to provide appropriate funding to meet the needs of all students, particularly students with special education needs and those from marginalized communities.

Heather Aggus looks at ETFO’s recent history of challenging and pushing back against successive governments in Ontario.

Munib Sajjad considers the impact that organizing will have on the future of public education.

Chris Fuerth details how the Ford government has sacrificed our working conditions, our students’ learning conditions and the safety of both educators and students.

James Taylor emphasizes the need to organize for the next provincial election.

President Sam Hammond will be remembered for his strength, kindness and deep respect for members.

Cindy Gangaram reflects on all the reasons to get involved in the June 2022 provincial election.

While we participated in more consultations this year than ever before in ETFO’s history, it is clear that the government is not listening.

Kimberly Veneziale reflects on how teaching a class of 32 students affects the experience and quality of their education.