The Legislative Assembly of Ontario now has eight days left before the Winter Recess, which begins after the session concludes on December 9, 2021. The government has not introduced any new pieces of legislation since their Fall Economic Statement-related bill, and...
November 2021 - OPSBA
2022 Prime Minister’s Awards Competition is Open
Do you know an exceptional teacher or early childhood educator? Consider nominating them for a 2022 Prime Minister’s Award! This program honours outstanding and innovative elementary and secondary school teachers for their remarkable educational achievements and their...
Legislative Update – November 22, 2021
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is in session and will rise for Winter Break following the sitting on Thursday, December 9, 2021. COVID-19 Update / Return to School Fall 2021 As of the morning of November 19, 1,242 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in publicly...
Legislative Update – November 8, 2021
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario will not be in session from November 8 to 12 as this is a constituency week that aligns with Remembrance Day. MPPs will return to Queen’s Park on November 15. MPPs will then have four sitting weeks before rising for Winter Recess on...
OPSBA statement on the Fall Economic Statement
The Fall Economic Statement released today by the government contained only a few new education-related initiatives.
OPSBA in the Media – November 2021
Ontario school boards can return to regular semester models in FebruaryCBC Radio, Ottawa Morning - Nov. 22, 2021After teachers and students voiced their concerns about the modified semester model - Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced that students and teachers...
Legislative Update – November 1, 2021
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains in session. Current Legislation Bill 35, Equity Education for Young Ontarians Act This legislation has been reintroduced by Liberal MPP Lucille Collard. If passed, the legislation would amend the Education Act and “require...
Ontario celebrates Treaties Recognition Week 2021
As part of our support of the Calls to Action of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), school boards are recognizing Treaties Recognition Week, from November 1 to 5, 2021. The goal of this week is to promote public education and awareness about the history and importance of treaties and treaty relationships.
November 2021 - OPSBA
Legislative Update – November 29, 2021
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario now has eight days left before the Winter Recess, which begins after the session concludes on December 9, 2021. The government has not introduced any new pieces of legislation since their Fall Economic Statement-related bill, and...
2022 Prime Minister’s Awards Competition is Open
Do you know an exceptional teacher or early childhood educator? Consider nominating them for a 2022 Prime Minister’s Award! This program honours outstanding and innovative elementary and secondary school teachers for their remarkable educational achievements and their...
Legislative Update – November 22, 2021
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is in session and will rise for Winter Break following the sitting on Thursday, December 9, 2021. COVID-19 Update / Return to School Fall 2021 As of the morning of November 19, 1,242 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in publicly...
Legislative Update – November 8, 2021
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario will not be in session from November 8 to 12 as this is a constituency week that aligns with Remembrance Day. MPPs will return to Queen’s Park on November 15. MPPs will then have four sitting weeks before rising for Winter Recess on...
OPSBA statement on the Fall Economic Statement
The Fall Economic Statement released today by the government contained only a few new education-related initiatives.
OPSBA in the Media – November 2021
Ontario school boards can return to regular semester models in FebruaryCBC Radio, Ottawa Morning - Nov. 22, 2021After teachers and students voiced their concerns about the modified semester model - Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced that students and teachers...
Legislative Update – November 1, 2021
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains in session. Current Legislation Bill 35, Equity Education for Young Ontarians Act This legislation has been reintroduced by Liberal MPP Lucille Collard. If passed, the legislation would amend the Education Act and “require...
Ontario celebrates Treaties Recognition Week 2021
As part of our support of the Calls to Action of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), school boards are recognizing Treaties Recognition Week, from November 1 to 5, 2021. The goal of this week is to promote public education and awareness about the history and importance of treaties and treaty relationships.