The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on October 28, 2019. PPM 128 - The Provincial Code of Conduct and School Board Codes of Conduct The Minister of Education announced changes regarding PPM 128 via the news release, Ontario...
Ontario Newsroom
Legislative Update – September 3, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on October 28, 2019. Revised Elementary Health and Physical Education Curriculum Last week, OPSBA shared information about the revised curriculum, including the exemption policy that was outlined...
Legislative Update – June 20, 2019
On June 20, Premier Doug Ford announced a cabinet shuffle that includes the addition of one new ministry (Health is split into two ministries), as well as five new associate ministers. Stephen Lecce is the new Minister of Education and Lisa Thompson is now the...
Legislative Update – April 23, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario has adjourned for a constituency week that coincides with Easter and Passover. MPPs will reconvene on Monday, April 29, 2019. Bill 100, Protecting What Matters Most Act (Budget Measures) This bill was introduced on April 11 by...
Ontario Newsroom, October 2017
Premier Meets with Workers to Discuss Raising Minimum Wage, Oct. 30, 2017 Ontario Helping People Break the Cycle of Poverty, Oct. 17, 2017 Ontario Creating Opioid Emergency Task Force, Oct. 4, 2017
Ontario Newsroom, September 2017
Ontario Supporting Parent Engagement at More Than 2,600 Schools, Sept. 29, 2017 Ontario Expanding Before- And After-School Care for Families, Sept. 21, 2017 Book Your Child's Back-to-School Eye Exam, Sept. 18, 2017 Ontario Helping People Understand Workplace Rights...
Ontario Newsroom, July and August 2017
Ontario and Anishinabek Nation Sign Historic Education Agreement, Aug. 16, 2017 Ontario Ministers Outline Actions to Address First Nations Youth Health and Safety Crisis, Jul. 24, 2017 Ontario Increasing Access to Affordable Child Care, Jul 20, 2017 Ontario Bringing...
Ontario Newsroom, June 2017
Helping Communities Access Integrated Public Services, Jun. 29, 2017 Province Strengthening Education in Rural and Northern Ontario, Jun. 28, 2017 Schools Honoured for Creating Positive Learning Environments, Jun. 26, 2017 Statement from Minister and Deputy Minister...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Building New Schools and Additions Across Province, Jun. 19, 2017 The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario Concludes the First Early Learning and Child Care Bilateral Agreement, Jun. 16, 2017 Ontario Reaches Tentative Extension Agreement with...
Ontario Newsroom
Expanding Service Options for Children and Youth with Autism, May 18 New Hospitals, Schools and Transportation Projects to Benefit People Across Ontario, May 17, 2017 Province Passes Balanced Budget to Support a Stronger, Healthier Ontario, May 17, 2017 Connecting...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Seeking Public Input on Strengthening Rural Education, Apr. 21, 2017 Ontario Boosting On-the-Job Learning Opportunities for Students, Apr. 19, 2017 UPDATE: Ontario Sets Budget Date for April 27, Apr. 13, 2017 Supporting Success for Youth Across Ontario, Apr....
Ontario Newsroom
Supporting Success for Youth Across Ontario, Apr. 5, 2017 Ontario Partnering with Tech Leaders to Improve Public Services, Apr. 5, 2017 Preparing Students to Thrive in Ontario's Innovative Economy, Mar. 23, 2017 Ontario Combatting Systemic Racism and Breaking Down...
Ontario Newsroom
More Support for Parents to Get Involved in Their Children's Learning, Feb. 23, 2017 Ontario Strengthening Negotiation Process with the Education Sector, Feb. 21, 2017 Ontario Providing Faster Access to Mental Health Services for Thousands of People, Feb. 8, 2017...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario's Parliamentary Assistants Working to Help People in Their Everyday Lives, Dec. 30, 2016 Ontario Strengthening Child Welfare, Improving Outcomes for Youth, Dec. 8, 2016 Ontario Helping Students Learn to Code, Dec. 5, 2016 Ontario Passes Legislation to...
Nominations are now open for Premier’s Awards for Accepting Schools
Nominations are now open for the 2016-17 Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools. These awards recognize Safe and Accepting Schools teams that have demonstrated initiative, creativity and leadership in promoting a safe, inclusive and accepting school climate. Every...
Ontario Ombudsman releases 2015-16 Annual Report
Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé released his office's 2015-16 Annual Report on Nov. 2, 2016. The Ombudsman received 22,118 cases in the 2015-16 fiscal year. The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) received 1,025 complaints, "making it once again the most complained about...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Helping Students Learn to Code, Dec. 5, 2016 Ontario Passes Legislation to Transform Political Fundraising, Dec. 1, 2016 Improving Access to Child Care for Families Across Ontario, Nov. 23, 2016 Nominations Open for Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools, Nov....
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Releases Ministers' Mandate Letters, Sept. 23, 2016 Ontario Invests in New Child Care Spaces, Sept. 22, 2016 Ontario Providing More Math Supports for Students and Families, Sept. 21 Ontario Making College and University More Affordable, Sept. 14, 2016...
Ontario Newsroom
Legislative Update – September 9, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on October 28, 2019. PPM 128 - The Provincial Code of Conduct and School Board Codes of Conduct The Minister of Education announced changes regarding PPM 128 via the news release, Ontario...
Legislative Update – September 3, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on October 28, 2019. Revised Elementary Health and Physical Education Curriculum Last week, OPSBA shared information about the revised curriculum, including the exemption policy that was outlined...
Legislative Update – June 20, 2019
On June 20, Premier Doug Ford announced a cabinet shuffle that includes the addition of one new ministry (Health is split into two ministries), as well as five new associate ministers. Stephen Lecce is the new Minister of Education and Lisa Thompson is now the...
Legislative Update – April 23, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario has adjourned for a constituency week that coincides with Easter and Passover. MPPs will reconvene on Monday, April 29, 2019. Bill 100, Protecting What Matters Most Act (Budget Measures) This bill was introduced on April 11 by...
Ontario Newsroom, October 2017
Premier Meets with Workers to Discuss Raising Minimum Wage, Oct. 30, 2017 Ontario Helping People Break the Cycle of Poverty, Oct. 17, 2017 Ontario Creating Opioid Emergency Task Force, Oct. 4, 2017
Ontario Newsroom, September 2017
Ontario Supporting Parent Engagement at More Than 2,600 Schools, Sept. 29, 2017 Ontario Expanding Before- And After-School Care for Families, Sept. 21, 2017 Book Your Child's Back-to-School Eye Exam, Sept. 18, 2017 Ontario Helping People Understand Workplace Rights...
Ontario Newsroom, July and August 2017
Ontario and Anishinabek Nation Sign Historic Education Agreement, Aug. 16, 2017 Ontario Ministers Outline Actions to Address First Nations Youth Health and Safety Crisis, Jul. 24, 2017 Ontario Increasing Access to Affordable Child Care, Jul 20, 2017 Ontario Bringing...
Ontario Newsroom, June 2017
Helping Communities Access Integrated Public Services, Jun. 29, 2017 Province Strengthening Education in Rural and Northern Ontario, Jun. 28, 2017 Schools Honoured for Creating Positive Learning Environments, Jun. 26, 2017 Statement from Minister and Deputy Minister...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Building New Schools and Additions Across Province, Jun. 19, 2017 The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario Concludes the First Early Learning and Child Care Bilateral Agreement, Jun. 16, 2017 Ontario Reaches Tentative Extension Agreement with...
Ontario Newsroom
Expanding Service Options for Children and Youth with Autism, May 18 New Hospitals, Schools and Transportation Projects to Benefit People Across Ontario, May 17, 2017 Province Passes Balanced Budget to Support a Stronger, Healthier Ontario, May 17, 2017 Connecting...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Seeking Public Input on Strengthening Rural Education, Apr. 21, 2017 Ontario Boosting On-the-Job Learning Opportunities for Students, Apr. 19, 2017 UPDATE: Ontario Sets Budget Date for April 27, Apr. 13, 2017 Supporting Success for Youth Across Ontario, Apr....
Ontario Newsroom
Supporting Success for Youth Across Ontario, Apr. 5, 2017 Ontario Partnering with Tech Leaders to Improve Public Services, Apr. 5, 2017 Preparing Students to Thrive in Ontario's Innovative Economy, Mar. 23, 2017 Ontario Combatting Systemic Racism and Breaking Down...
Ontario Newsroom
More Support for Parents to Get Involved in Their Children's Learning, Feb. 23, 2017 Ontario Strengthening Negotiation Process with the Education Sector, Feb. 21, 2017 Ontario Providing Faster Access to Mental Health Services for Thousands of People, Feb. 8, 2017...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario's Parliamentary Assistants Working to Help People in Their Everyday Lives, Dec. 30, 2016 Ontario Strengthening Child Welfare, Improving Outcomes for Youth, Dec. 8, 2016 Ontario Helping Students Learn to Code, Dec. 5, 2016 Ontario Passes Legislation to...
Nominations are now open for Premier’s Awards for Accepting Schools
Nominations are now open for the 2016-17 Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools. These awards recognize Safe and Accepting Schools teams that have demonstrated initiative, creativity and leadership in promoting a safe, inclusive and accepting school climate. Every...
Ontario Ombudsman releases 2015-16 Annual Report
Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé released his office's 2015-16 Annual Report on Nov. 2, 2016. The Ombudsman received 22,118 cases in the 2015-16 fiscal year. The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) received 1,025 complaints, "making it once again the most complained about...
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Helping Students Learn to Code, Dec. 5, 2016 Ontario Passes Legislation to Transform Political Fundraising, Dec. 1, 2016 Improving Access to Child Care for Families Across Ontario, Nov. 23, 2016 Nominations Open for Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools, Nov....
Ontario Newsroom
Ontario Releases Ministers' Mandate Letters, Sept. 23, 2016 Ontario Invests in New Child Care Spaces, Sept. 22, 2016 Ontario Providing More Math Supports for Students and Families, Sept. 21 Ontario Making College and University More Affordable, Sept. 14, 2016...
