Laura Walton, president of CUPE’s Ontario School Board Council of Unions, called on the government to issue the funds by next week. ...
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Strike watch: ETFO continues rotating strikes, announces province-wide walkout
The union is planning a one-day walkout of all its members on Feb. 6. ...
Government to extend autism therapy contracts for children currently in service
The province also said families who received a "childhood budget" might also be able to get "interim one-time funding once their current annual agreement expires." ...
‘I come from a family of trade unionists’: NDP candidate for Orléans Manon Parrot
Parrot, who labels herself a "labour activist," has worked for the postal workers' union for more than three decades. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Government says it is starting to invite autism families to apply for ‘interim one-time funding’ this week
This comes after the province released its latest autism program wait-list numbers, which one advocate called "disappointing." ...
Stakeholders state their asks during pre-budget committee hearings
Representatives of health, Indigenous and education organizations stopped by Queen's Park on Jan. 17 for pre-budget consultations. ...
Strike watch: a rundown of what’s happening in education this week
Walkouts have been planned for every day this week, with elementary teachers and support staff starting rotating strikes today. ...
Calls continue for standalone French language services commissioner as ombudsman defends independence of new unit
Former assistant deputy minister Kelly Burke has been chosen as the province's new French language services commissioner. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Premier calls for justice after plane crash, says change in ‘ruthless, evil Iranian regime’ needed
Doug Ford announced 57 post-secondary scholarships to honour the Canadians killed in the Jan. 8 crash. ...
Premier keeps door open to legislating educators back to work as ‘last step’
The premier also said he would not be willing to give educators more than a one per cent increase in compensation. ...
Lecce offers families child-care funding due to school closures, union head accuses him of bribing parents
The government said the initiative could cost up to $48 million per day if all unions withdraw services. ...
‘The future for my children terrifies me’: Autism families share their struggles after learning of delay in needs-based program
One parent said autism program funding would mean more visits from grandparents, roof repairs and not having to work two jobs. ...
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board calls on province to cancel EQAO math testing in June
This comes as at least 48 English boards decide to cancel the EQAO math testing scheduled for this month amid union job action. ...
‘We want young people calling us directly’: head of the new children and youth unit in the Ontario ombudsman’s office
Both advocacy and investigative functions are “very powerful safeguards for children,” Diana Cooke says. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Elementary teachers and support staff to ramp up job action on Jan. 13
Catholic teachers will also launch a work-to-rule campaign that day after talks with the province broke down this week. ...
Victims of Iran plane crash tragedy include several Ontarians
Students from the TDSB and at least five Ontario universities were among those killed in the crash. ...
Several school boards to postpone next week’s EQAO math testing as Lecce gives them authority to do so
A school boards' association said it would be "difficult, if not nearly unworkable, for most school boards to administer the EQAO test" without teachers. ...
In Brief: NDP to acclaim Manon Parrot as the party’s candidate for the yet-to-be-announced Orléans byelection
Also, the FAO says it can’t analyze the cost of education bargaining proposals and Steven Del Duca releases his plan for northern Ontario. ...
NDP candidate Myriam Djilane says ‘it’s the right moment for a change for Ottawa-Vanier’
The 28-year-old works for Air Canada and knows six languages. ...
High school teachers’ union preparing to hold fourth one-day strike next week
The Jan. 8 walkout will affect the Peel, Limestone, Algoma and Renfrew County district school boards, among others. ...
Policy changes that come into effect in 2020
Jan. 1 marked new rules in Ontario on advertising vaping products, e-scooters and animal welfare laws. ...
Your holiday briefing
Your holiday roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, Dec. 30. ...
Your holiday briefing
Your holiday roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, December 23. ...
In Brief: NDP says race-based data collection in health care can help fight racism
Plus, a new mental health unit for female inmates is in the works and a joint provincial-federal housing initiative is announced. ...
Youth continue work of shuttered child advocate’s office through non-profit HairStory: ROOTED
The youth are working to give Black youth in care a voice in order to promote changes to the system. ...
Your morning briefing
Your roundup of news and agenda items for Thursday, December 19. ...
Year-ender: Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner reflects on 2019 milestones
Schreiner marked his 10th anniversary as leader of the Green Party of Ontario in November. ...
‘Full implementation will take us into 2021,’ Todd Smith says on new autism program
'This is a very sour Christmas for our families,' said the mother of a seven-year-old with autism following the government's announcement. ...
Your morning briefing
Your roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, December 17. ...
Autism advocate says social services minister dialing back statement on implementing ‘all’ autism panel recommendations
Todd Smith later clarified that the government was ‘looking at all of the recommendations and then working to implement as many of them’ as possible ...
The QP Briefing Podcast: With special guest Randy Hillier
The independent MPP, who was previously part of the PC caucus, says "politics is now enjoyable once again." ...
Four education unions taking the PC government to court over Bill 124
The unions argue the legislation capping salary increases is "unconstitutional," but the government says it is "defendable in the courts." ...
Government pegs OSSTF asks at $7 billion sector-wide; union and opposition accuse Lecce of misleading public
The union accused the education minister of ‘inflating the number’ and ‘ratcheting up the rhetoric.’ ...
Your Question Period Briefing: ‘This question is very confusing’
What was asked and answered in question period on Monday, Dec. 9. ...
PC government walks back planned future cuts to legal aid, this year’s cuts remain
Attorney General Doug Downey made the funding announcement alongside a package of proposed reforms to the province's justice system. ...
Your morning briefing
Your roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, December 9. ...
The QP Briefing Podcast: Featuring Fridays for Future Toronto’s Allie Rougeot
Rougeot leads the Toronto chapter of the Fridays for Future movement and holds regular rallies to demand action on climate change outside Queen's Park. ...
Create consistent standards for ‘free-range’ and ‘grass fed’ food items, auditor general tells province and feds
The auditor general also called on governments to tackle pesticide and drug residue in crops and meat. ...
Catholic teachers will be in legal strike position Dec. 21
The union said it hadn't yet decided about "possible strike action." ...
AG report 2019: Ontario Disability Support Program sees costs rise by 75 per cent over last decade
The Ontario Disability Support Program cost the province $3.1 billion in 2008-09, but that amount increased to $5.4 billion in 2018-19. ...
High school teachers, education workers hold one-day strike
Education Minister Stephen Lecce called on the union on Tuesday night to cancel the strike. ...
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, advocate says Ontario “nowhere near close” to accessibility goal
David Lepofsky called on the provincial government to develop a roadmap to make Ontario an accessible province. ...
OSSTF president calls talks ‘entirely unproductive’ as Tuesday midnight strike deadline looms
Education Minister Stephen Lecce said "kids should be in class on Wednesday." ...
Your morning briefing
Your roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, December 2. ...
The QP Briefing Podcast: Welcoming Education Minister Stephen Lecce
Lecce talks about his new portfolio and the ongoing education sector labour negotiations. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: ‘Another chance’
What was asked and answered in question period on Thursday, November 28. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: ‘Different points of view’
What was asked and answered in question period on Wednesday, November 27. ...
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