Meanwhile, contract talks between the province and the French-language teachers' union took place every day this week. ...
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Feds say local authorities and police could be called in to help enforce mandatory self-isolation
Canada's top doctor suggested people call their local health authorities to report individuals not self-isolating after travel. ...
Ontario mini-budget includes 1.5-per-cent increase in education spending
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said the 1.5 per cent boost in planned education spending doesn't keep up with inflation. ...
How families of children with special needs are navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic
For many families this means cancelled therapy for their children, fewer supports and heightened vigilance in avoiding germs. ...
Ontario government to shutter non-essential businesses, releases list of ‘essential workplaces’
Both Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had harsh words for those not following self-isolation and social distancing recommendations. ...
PC government and ETFO reach tentative deals for teachers and support staff
Meanwhile, the government and the French-language teachers' union have negotiations scheduled for next week. ...
COVID-19 watch: Government rolls out online learning tools for students to use during school closures
The government and school boards are exploring options to provide students without computers access to "necessary technology" if schools stay closed beyond April 5. ...
COVID-19 watch: MPPs pass bill to allow municipal councils to meet electronically
The new legislation would also exempt retailers from noise bylaws so they can have goods delivered 24/7. ...
COVID-19 watch: Government cancels EQAO testing, teaching candidates call for same on math proficiency test
Plus the TDSB said the government "expects to launch a website this week with a single point of access to online learning opportunities" during school closures. ...
COVID-19 watch: Premier Doug Ford declares state of emergency in Ontario over novel coronavirus
The government ordered the closure of recreation centres, public libraries, licensed child-care centres, theatres, concert venues, bars and restaurants. ...
COVID 19 watch: Chief medical officer of health recommends closure of child-care centres
The recommendation comes after increased calls for the Ontario government to mandate the closure of all child-care centres to prevent further spread of the disease. ...
The QP Briefing Podcast: With special guest Marit Stiles
The NDP's education critic weighed in on negotiations with teachers' unions and school closures to tackle the spread of COVID-19. ...
Catholic teachers’ union and province strike tentative deal
Education Minister Stephen Lecce said he hopes this agreement will "build momentum for further deals" with other unions. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: “Communication, communication, communication“
What was asked in question period on Thursday, March 12. ...
Premier Ford says province needs to ‘toughen things up’ so ‘healthy people’ are out working
The premier's comments come as Minister Todd Smith says the government is "still reviewing" Ontario's social assistance system. ...
PC government offers ‘interim early intervention services’ for autistic children in four areas of province
"Your geography shouldn’t dictate your access to a life-changing program within our province," says the mother of two autistic children. ...
High school teachers’ union and NDP criticize Premier Ford for e-learning comments
The premier has cited examples in recent weeks of students wanting to take e-courses so they can get a job or study for other courses. ...
Integrity commissioner says cop’s appointment to human rights commission ‘creates conflict of interest concerns’
The NDP is calling on the Doug Ford government to cancel its appointment of Randall Arsenault. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Student trustees’ association ‘pleased’ class size increase lowered to 23, but says 22 is still the goal
Meanwhile, the provincial government and OECTA were back at the bargaining table Wednesday. ...
Stephen Lecce backtracks on class sizes, mandatory e-learning
The education minister proposed average high school class sizes of 23 students. ...
Premier Ford links government’s position on teacher talks with COVID-19, says it’s because of ‘rainy day fund’
Ford also accused the Liberals of spending "billions of dollars" in "signing bonuses and pizza lunches." One union called his comments "outrageous." ...
The QP Briefing Podcast: Welcoming David Lepofsky
Lepofsky says Ontario is "absolutely not" on track to meet its goal of becoming fully accessibly by 2025. ...
PC government to run through stock of ‘Liberal plates’ as it works to replace blue plates it was once ‘celebrating’
The controversial blue plates will continue to roll out until March 4. ...
Federal minister says Amanda Simard’s resignation ‘had an impact’ on French-language university moving ahead
Also, the province will have to reimburse the feds if it doesn’t live up to its funding promise for the French-language university. ...
‘I don’t want to have to share our deepest, darkest moments with the public’: mother of autistic boy
But ultimately, Taylor Davies felt that sharing their story and launching a GoFundMe page was her only choice to try to get her son help. ...
Stephen Lecce says ‘we’re not there yet’ on triggering Education Relations Commission review of risk to school year
Lecce refused to say at what point he would consider approaching the commission, with MPP Kathleen Wynne calling back-to-work legislation a "last resort." ...
Strike watch: ETFO ramps up work-to-rule, AEFO to proceed with walkout this week
OECTA is also back at the table this week and has cancelled its planned walkouts. ...
‘Demonstration of unity’: province-wide teachers’ strike shuts schools across Ontario
While unions said they wanted the government to 'pull back these cuts,' the education minister said strikes are hurting families. ...
School boards say final average class size needed for planning
In the meantime educators are grappling with uncertainty. ...
Government says ‘enhanced’ licence plates on the way, new ones still being issued despite visibility concerns
The government also said the old plates destined for recycling "remain available" if needed. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Thursday, February 20. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: ‘There isn’t anything to see’
What was asked and answered in question period on Wednesday, February 19. ...
‘We are not OK,’ autism advocates tell government as legislature resumes
The government said it is taking the "time to get this right." ...
Immigration pilot highlights regional labour challenges
The province aims to bring more economic immigrants to Chatham-Kent, Cornwall and Belleville/Quinte West. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Friday, February 14. ...
Principals’ councils call on province to postpone Grade 10 literacy test amid union job action
The Catholic teachers' union said they don't think their withdrawal of EQAO activities is "negatively impacting the student experience." ...
Four teachers’ unions plan joint strike on Feb. 21 in ‘show of unity’
This will be the first time since 1997 that members of all the major teachers' unions will be out of the classroom at the same time. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, February 11. ...
First Nations chief rates relationship with province a ‘two out of 10’
Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Chief R. Stacey Laforme says he hopes office space at Massey College can help improve things. ...
Six schools for children with special needs to see closures for second week amid strike action
One parent, who is also a teacher, said while finding "appropriate care" is the main challenge right now, she still supports the union. ...
Strike watch: French-language teachers’ union to hold first walkout
All four teachers' unions said they had no new bargaining dates scheduled yet. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Autism advocates rally at Queen’s Park, say PC government has ‘frozen us exactly where we were a year ago’
Parents and advocates gathered to mark one year since Lisa MacLeod announced the government's "childhood budget" plan. ...
ETFO president says parties were ‘close’ to a deal when negotiations broke down
The union said it plans to continue its rotating strikes and province-wide walkout next week if no deal is reached. ...
Strike watch: Elementary teachers begin week three of walkouts; OECTA, AEFO head back to negotiations
Walkouts from members of three unions are expected on Tuesday. ...
New passenger licence plates to hit Ontario Feb. 1, old stock to be returned to facility ‘for recycling’
The government said in April 2019 that it would issue new licence plates "following the exhaustion of existing stock." ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Government says it will roll out online speech and language training for autism parents in February
Some parents have concerns about the programs being online and only in English. ...
Ottawa-Vanier and Orléans byelections set for Feb. 27
All four parties have announced candidates for the two byelections. ...
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