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March 1, 2021OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – February 27, 2021
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) Board of Directors held a virtual meeting on Zoom on February 27, 2021. The meeting opened with an acknowledgement that participants in the meeting were connecting to the meeting from numerous traditional territories of the Indigenous peoples of Ontario. Education policy and program issues that were discussed in public session at the meeting are summarized below.Labour Relations
Updates were provided on recent developments related to labour relations.Education Funding
B/SB Memos A number of important B and SB memos have been released since the last Board of Directors meeting in September. B & SB memoranda for 2020-21 and prior years can be accessed on the ministry website. COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream: Education Related (CVRIS-EDU) Projects Approvals have started to roll out for the $700 million federal COVID-Related Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS) that was first announced at the end of October 2020. There is an embargo in place on any public announcements and there were more requests than there was available money, so not all requests will have been approved. Further guidance is coming in a ministry memo, and because projects need to be complete by December 31, 2021, boards will want to start their work as quickly as possible. Additional Funding for School Reopening Federal funding was announced in the February 1, 2021 B1 memo entitled, Federal Safe Return to Class Fund and Expanded Targeted Testing in Schools. This was the second half of the federal safe return to class fund and totalled $381 million. The funding is to focus on priorities to support the learning, health and safety of students for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. The B Memo announcing the funds was supported by an SB Memo, asking for information to inform the collaborative purchasing of equipment to support improved air quality and ventilation in schools as well as technology to support student learning. The breakdown of the funding is as follows: $50 million – to support the acquisition of additional portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and other immediate options to improve air quality and ventilation, including air quality monitors or other retrofits, repairs or upgrades to provide immediate improvements to ventilation and airflow, with an emphasis on poorly ventilated spaces (such as portables and schools with no mechanical ventilation or with inoperable windows). $64.55 million – to support health and safety. The funding can be used to support expense associated with acquiring PPE and critical supplies and equipment (CSE) supplies, including for student transportation, beyond what has been provided through the MGCS supply chain. $5 million – to address transportation related cost pressures related to COVID-19 $10 million – to support school nutrition but through the Ministry of Children, Community and Social services. It is intended that this funding will support remote learners. $62 million – to support summer learning opportunities – details are yet to be released on that. $60 million – to support online learning, and it appears that allocation will be going to TVO/TFO. $80 million – to support devices and connectivity to ensure students can access learning $6.45 million – to support equity initiatives, focused on supports for Black and Indigenous students, students from low socio-economic backgrounds and students with special education needs. Details are yet to come on this funding. $33 million – for future pandemic related needs. $10 million – to support student mental health. No board by board breakdown was provided, but it was communicated that this money was being partly distributed to boards and partly distributed to Kids Help Phone.Indigenous Education
The Association’s Indigenous Trustees’ Council (ITC), has had three meetings since the last OPSBA Board of Directors meeting held in November. On December 3, the ITC met virtually and garnered a large turnout, including Indigenous trustees, trustee observers from member boards, Indigenous student trustees and OPSBA staff. There was a board-by-board report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and issues previously identified, such as broadband connectivity, remote and virtual learning, mental health and funding, continue to be a concern. It was noted that keeping Indigenous students engaged is already a challenge and remote learning makes it more difficult. On January 6, a smaller group consisting of ITC members and OPSBA’s Northern Regional Chair, as well as OPSBA staff, met virtually to discuss issues emerging from the previous ITC meeting, and to provide information and data for the January 21 Northern Regional Meeting, with ITC members being invited to participate. At the Northern Regional Meeting, discussion occurred around connectivity for remote learning access for First Nations students, mental health needs and required support for First Nations, and the impact of the pandemic on many First Nations. OPSBA and ITC representatives met with Northern MPPs by Zoom on February 11 to share Northern Ontario issues and concerns, with a strong emphasis on Indigenous issues. ITC members have also participated in the re-established Ministry of Education “Indigenous curriculum revision” writing sessions, which has up until this past school year been paused. The focus at the Ministry of Education session was on furthering the “Indigenizing” of Grades 1 to 3 curriculum, with an emphasis on consulting traditional knowledge keepers as professional resources. Reciprocal Education Agreements (REAs) Legislation now requires boards to negotiate REAs. Related legislation has now been in effect for a year and the Ministry of Education recently conducted a review of REAs.Legislative Update
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario returned on February 16, 2021. The legislature will sit for the next four weeks before adjourning for a March Break constituency week and is set to run until June 3, 2021. Constituency weeks are also scheduled for April 5 to 8 and May 24 to 27, 2021. Full Legislative Updates are available on the blog. All OPSBA submissions to the government are available on the OPSBA website. It was noted that the Ministry of Education is providing boards with deadline flexibility regarding the approval of 2021-22 School Year Calendars. Recent amendments were made to Ontario Regulation 304 to update the change in March Break for this year only. Boards were also recently sent a memo asking them to update this year’s calendars to reflect the changes made over the course of the year (First Instructional Day, PA Days, March Break etc.). The government introduced Bill 251, Combating Human Trafficking Act, 2021 and the Ministry of Education has asked education stakeholders to answer a questionnaire to aid in the development of an anti-human trafficking policy framework for the provincially-funded education sector. OPSBA’s Policy Development Work Team will convene to discuss this and the role school plays in protecting students and supporting survivors. Recent legislation and regulations that OPSBA is following include:- Bill 216, Food Literacy for Students Act, 2020
- Bill 172, Education Statute Law Amendment Act (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)
- Bill 246, Safer School Buses Act, 2021
- Ontario Regulation 7/07: Student Trustees
- Ontario Regulation 463/97: Electronic Meetings And Meeting Attendance
- Ontario Regulation 176/10 (Teachers’ Qualifications) and Regulation 298 (Operation of Schools – General)
Virtual Advocacy Days
The Association secured dates throughout February and March for OPSBA’s Executive Council to participate with one provincial party caucus at a time. A representative from the Indigenous Trustees’ Council and provincial student trustee leaders joined the Executive Council. More information can be found on OPSBA’s website.Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at OPSBA
In November 2020, the Board of Directors supported a motion to hire an external third party to conduct an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Audit. The Association has announced that it has hired Turner Consulting Group to conduct the audit.Communications, Government and Public Affairs
An overview of recent media activity and OPSBA’s future advocacy and awareness planning was provided. OPSBA continues to coordinate monthly conference calls with school boards’ communications staff. For more: Media Statements and News Releases OPSBA Media ActivityFuture of Education
The pandemic has magnified a number of provincial issues related to successfully implementing equitable models of virtual learning. In the past, OPSBA has created discussion papers to help advocate and lead the dialogue on key educational issues. OPSBA, through the Education Program Work Team, is now creating a new discussion paper as a follow-up to A Vision for Learning and Teaching in a Digital Age, with feedback currently being received from member boards’ trustees and staff. This paper will help engage the government and education partners in looking proactively beyond the pandemic, to guide a vision and propose a set of actions to respond to the impact of the pandemic on student achievement and well-being.French as a Second Language (FSL)
Work on Phase III of OPSBA’s FSL Labour Market Partnership Project was concluded as of January 31, 2021. The Final Report of the Partnership Project will be made public this spring. Given that labour market partnership funding is mandated for three years, OPSBA has submitted a funding proposal to the Ministry of Education to extend the next steps in the Partnership’s work. There are three additional initiatives currently underway, funded by the federal and provincial government through the Department of Canadian Heritage FSL Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy. There are:- Development of an FSL Teacher Recruitment guide for English Language School Boards
- French Language Assessment Resources
- Supporting Principals to Address Challenges in Hiring and Retaining Qualified FSL Teachers
Children and Youth Mental Health
The Ontario Coalition for Children and Youth Mental Health met on November 30, 2020, to share organizational updates, explore areas that need collaborative support and to identify any themes that can be addressed or championed collectively. School Mental Health Ontario continues to expand its support and resources provided to school boards.New Grade 9 De-Streamed Mathematics Course Consultation
OPSBA was approached to review and provide feedback regarding the new Grade 9 mathematics course. As per past practice, a non-disclosure agreement was signed. OPSBA requested that school boards identify math experts to assist OPSBA staff in reviewing the high-level overview, including the strands and expectations. Feedback was submitted to the Ministry of Education on February 5, 2021. There is a sense of urgency to receive the new curriculum as quickly as possible in order for school boards to provide the training and support for the mathematics teachers. There are also continuity issues as students move from Grade 8 to Grade 9, complicated by COVID-19, and the recent change to the Grades 1 to 8 mathematics expectations. The transition conversations have become even more important to support student success.Project Compass
OPSBA’s Project Compass is reviewing the Association’s internal governance practices and processes. The Project is being led by 1st Vice-President Michael Barrett and 2nd Vice-President Kathleen Woodcock, and will include opportunities for trustees to provide input which will be used to inform recommendations to be brought to the 2022 Annual General Meeting.Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA)
The National Trustees Gathering on Indigenous Education and CSBA Congress will take place virtually in July 2021. Both events will be virtual and are being organized and hosted in collaboration with the Canadian Association of School System Administrators (CASSA), and promise to be unique and interactive. The CSBA Board of Directors last met virtually on February 8, 2021. Current key items of national importance include broadband connectivity, anti-racism initiatives, and mental health. The Association is also working to strengthen collaboration with the National School Boards Association in the United States, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, CASSA, and student trustees, including Ontario’s OSTA-AECO.Share
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November 25, 2019
Strong Support for Public Education in Ontario
Recent polling results show investing in public education is a high priority for Ontarians Toronto, November 25, 2019 – Today, the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) and Nanos Research released polling data regarding several public education issues ranging from student achievement and well-being, to curriculum, funding, and governance. READ THE FULL OPSBA/NANOS POLLING REPORT The results indicate that a majority of Ontarians agree that spending in public education is an investment in the future and they are twice as likely to say that spending on public education is more important than eliminating the deficit. Two-thirds of Ontarians oppose or somewhat oppose having larger average class sizes or less course selection in order to save money. Ontarians are also nearly five times as likely to say that trustees should be elected rather than appointed. When asked about a number of initiatives, expanding opportunities for students to learn skilled trades and earn apprenticeship hours garnered the highest intensity of support. “These results validate the hard work and dedication of public school boards and our Association,” said Cathy Abraham, President of OPSBA. “Education is the second largest funding line in the provincial budget and it is our hope that these results can help inform decisions to ensure public education is supported by stable and predictable funding. Public education is an investment for the future and we must advocate for those conditions that will help all students succeed.” Other Highlights:- Nine in ten Ontarians say it is important or somewhat important to invest in special education
- Seven in ten Ontarians support or somewhat support having a mandatory Indigenous education curriculum
- Nearly two-thirds of Ontarians think funding for education should be set based on number of students and inflation rather than overall provincial spending
- Just over four in five Ontarians support or somewhat support school boards having more autonomy to ensure their budgets reflect local needs
- Nine in ten Ontarians say it is important or somewhat important to invest in school maintenance and repairs
The OPSBA represents English public district school boards and public school authorities across Ontario, which together serve more than 1.3 million public elementary and secondary students. The Association advocates on behalf of the best interests and needs of the public school system in Ontario. OPSBA is seen as the credible voice of public education in Ontario and is routinely called on by the provincial government for input and advice on legislation and the impact of government policy directions.
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November 23, 2020
Legislative Update – November 23, 2020
MPPs returned to Queen’s Park on November 16 after being in their home ridings for a constituency week. The final sitting day before the Winter Recess is December 10, 2020 – leaving 12 sitting days.Provincial Budget
On November 5, Minister of Finance Rod Phillips delivered the provincial budget entitled, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover. Part of the budget included a reference to the creation of Supply Ontario, a centralized supply chain agency that will seek to:- Stabilize access to a high-quality supply of critical products;
- Deliver the best value by sourcing high-quality goods at scale to serve the public interest in a financially responsible way;
- Stimulate job creation and economic growth by producing Ontario-made goods; and
- Drive innovation of emerging technologies connecting small businesses and entrepreneurs to government and its customers.
Indigenous Education Funding
On November 13, the Minister of Education announced $17 million dollars over three years to support First Nation, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous education partners. Joint statement by OPSBA President Cathy Abraham and OPSBA’s Indigenous Trustees’ Council Chair Elaine JohnstonChild Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA)
As mentioned in previous updates, the Minister of Education has posted a Consultation Document regarding Proposed Regulatory Amendments under the CCEYA. OPSBA’s work teams recently met virtually to review the discussion questions and have sent in a submission. Our submission was based on comments from previous OPSBA commentary regarding childcare, feedback received from both work teams, feedback from several senior member board staff responsible for the early years portfolio, as well as opinions from childcare sector stakeholders.Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 – TVO Consultations
This omnibus bill was introduced on July 8 and received Royal Assent on July 21, 2020. It included amendments to the Education Act, the Ontario Educational Communications Authority Act, and the Ontario French-Language Educational Communications Authority Act. OPSBA’s work teams met virtually to discuss the proposed changes and sent in a submission. At that time, it was noted that future stakeholder consultations would occur regarding the amendments to broaden the mandates of both TVO and TFO and position them to provide centralized support for online learning in the English-language and French-language publicly-funded education systems, respectively. OPSBA staff have participated in an engagement with the Ministry of Education and TVO on the topic of online learning. Next steps include connecting with the Education Program and Policy Development Work Teams to review and respond to key discussion questions. On November 17, it was announced that Jeffrey Orridge has been named TVO’s new CEO. Orridge is a former commissioner of the Canadian Football League, and the first Black chief executive of a major North American sports league.COVID-19 Update
As of the morning of November 20, 1,150 cases of COVID-19 cases had been reported in publicly funded schools in the past 14 days. Of those cases, 706 are students, 173 are staff, and 271 are not identified. Three of the 4,828 schools in the province are currently closed. After noting that conversations were occurring at the provincial level, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced on November 18 that “an extended winter holiday is not necessary at this time, given Ontario’s strong safety protocols, low levels of transmission and safety within our schools,” Lecce said in a statement. He didn’t rule out future changes to the school year, saying the government will “consider any option” and “take decisive action to keep schools open in January and beyond.” The Premier said the decision was based on advice from the chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams, who said the safest place for kids is in schools. On November 20, the government, in consultation with Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams, moved the City of Toronto and Region of Peel into the “Lockdown” level of public health restrictions. As well, other regions of Ontario moved into more stringent levels, which can be found in the hyperlink above. These new restrictions were effective this morning, November 23, as of 12:01 a.m. Schools and child care centres will remain open throughout the 28-day initial Lockdown. Additional measures include, but are not limited to:- Post-secondary schools open for virtual learning with some limited exceptions for training that can only be provided in-person, such as clinical training or training related to a trade;
- No indoor organized public events or social gatherings except with members of the same household. Individuals who live alone, including seniors, may consider having exclusive, close contact with one other person;
- Outdoor organized public events or social gatherings limited to a maximum of 10 people;
- Wedding services, funeral services and religious services, rites or ceremonies where physical distancing can be maintained can have up to 10 people indoors or 10 people outdoors;
- Retail permitted to be open for curbside pick-up or delivery only, with certain exceptions such as for supermarkets, grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores, discount and big box retailers selling groceries, beer, wine and liquor stores, safety supply stores, and convenience stores, which will be allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity;
- Restaurants, bars, and food and drink establishments will only be able to provide takeout, drive-through and delivery. Indoor and outdoor dining services are prohibited;
- Personal care services closed;
- Casinos, bingo halls and other gaming establishments closed; and
- Indoor sports and recreational facilities, including pools, closed with limited exceptions
- November 18 memo – School Board COVID-19 Monthly Survey and User Guide
- November 16 memo – Mathematics Proficiency Test Update
- November 13 memo – Ontario K-12 readiness to welcome international students
- November 6 memo – Amendments to Ontario Regulation 463/97 (Electronic Meetings and Meeting Attendance) to Address Board Member Physical Attendance Requirements and Public Electronic Access
Other News Releases and Information
- November 18, 2020 – Auditor General 2020 Annual Report of Environmental Value-for-Money Audits and the Operation of the Environmental Bill of Rights
- November 18, 2020 News Release – Ontario Announces 13 New Ontario Health Teams
- November 17, 2020 News Release – Ontario Expanding Mobile Crisis Services to Respond to Mental Health Emergencies
- November 17, 2020 News Release – Ontario Opens COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream for Municipalities
- November 9, 2020 News Release – Ontario Supporting Inclusive Communities for All Ages and Abilities
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January 4, 2021
School boards continue to advocate for student success and well-being during pandemic
Toronto, January 4, 2021 – As we move forward into 2021, with remaining uncertainty during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the advocacy of the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) on behalf of Ontario’s English public school boards remains steady and strong. “As leaders in the education sector, we have the incredible privilege and responsibility to advocate on behalf of Ontario’s English public school system,” said President Cathy Abraham. “Reflecting back on our accomplishments of the past few months, we have met many challenges during the pandemic. While we have been unable to meet in person, our Association has remained engaged in our work to shape a province in which children can thrive, dream and realize their full potential.” School boards across the province were required to reimagine the way they operate, and to address new challenges as well as existing ones that were exacerbated by the pandemic. “We continually emphasized the need for an ongoing conversation between school boards and the ministry to ensure that we were able to address the many unexpected challenges associated with returning to in-person education during a pandemic, while also operating a parallel online system,” Abraham said. “The Ministry of Education has responded positively to many of the concerns we have raised, but our work continues.” Our trustee-led Education Program and Policy Development Work Teams have been extremely busy. This work has included:- A response to Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020, regarding the “Support for Learners” initiative, the creation of Supply Ontario, Ontario’s Skilled Trades Strategy, and the Black Youth Action Plan.
- A response to the government’s plans for a proposed expanded e-Learning mandate for TVO.
- A submission to the Minister of Education’s Consultation Document Regarding Proposed Regulatory Amendments under the Childcare and Early Years Act, 2014.
- Provision of advice and comment to the government and the public on behalf of English public school boards on a number of COVID-19-related issues:
- Funding to alleviate financial pressures, local funding for hotspots, and voluntary asymptomatic testing in schools
- COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream
- The use of school board reserve funds and advocating for their replenishment
- The return to school – media statement and a previous submission to the Ministry of Education regarding Ontario’s plan to reopen schools
- Participation in a framework (the “Supporting Communities Agreement”) that allowed staff from school boards to volunteer to be redeployed to other areas of the public service that were particularly strained as a result of the pandemic. Hundreds of English public school board staff volunteered.
- Continued information sharing with the Ministry of Education regarding necessary regulatory changes to permit school boards to continue to meet virtually throughout the remaining months of the pandemic.
- Conducting of valuable public polling with Nanos Research regarding the reopening of schools
- OPSBA’s Board of Directors unanimously supported the idea of conducting an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion audit to determine the best approach to combatting systemic racism and oppressive practices introspectively at its November 28 virtual meeting. OPSBA is now working to operationalize the motion.
- Advocacy to Minister Stephen Lecce and a media statement regarding ongoing issues affecting Indigenous children, youth, and their communities, in particular the ongoing lack of broadband and technology access for many First Nations. OPSBA’s Indigenous Trustees’ Council, chaired by Algoma DSB trustee Elaine Johnston, continues to expand its membership and influence.
- Continued advocacy of school board funding priorities at all opportunities following our January 2020 Grants for Student Needs (GSN) consultation submission. As always, OPSBA is connecting with trustees, student trustees, and school board business officials to inform our 2021-22 GSN consultation.
- Participation in the re-launch and promotion of the https://modules.ontarioschooltrustees.org/. The program focuses on topics ranging from Governance to Community Engagement to Finance, to Labour Relations, Social Media and Internal Audits.
- Leadership in the development of effective strategies to improve the recruitment and retention of French as a Second Language (FSL) teachers in Ontario.
- Leadership on the Ontario Coalition for Children and Youth Mental Health. The Coalition, now in its 11th year, has proven to be integral as students and staff struggle in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 2, 2023
OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – April 28 and 29, 2023
Accessibility Education Finance Education Partner News Education Policy Federal Issues OPSBA Events Trustee PDThe Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) Board of Directors held a meeting in Toronto on April 28 and 29, 2023. On the evening of April 28, Board of Directors members received a presentation from Association of Municipalities of Ontario Executive Director Brian Rosborough. Education policy and program matters that were discussed in public session at the meeting are summarized below:Labour Relations
Updates were provided in private session on recent developments related to labour relations and collective bargaining. Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium More than 160 Trustees, Directors of Education, Supervisory Officers, Human Resources and Labour Relations Practitioners came together in Toronto on April 27 and 28 to share, strategize and learn about next and best practices and explore practical solutions to the challenges faced by Ontario school boards. With keynote speaker Jason Lietaer of Enterprise Canada, and outstanding panelists and workshop speakers on a wide variety of relevant issues, OPSBA was excited to the host the first in-person Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium since 2019.Provincial Update (formerly Legislative Update)
In May, there are 11 sitting days and a constituency week after the Victoria Day weekend. In June, there are five sitting days before the summer recess that begins after Thursday, June 8, 2023. Parliamentary Assistant Matt Rae has moved to the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs – his files have transferred to Parliamentary Assistant Patrice Barnes. NDP Leader Marit Stiles also announced a revised critic portfolio list. Chandra Pasma (MPP Ottawa West—Nepean) remains the Education Critic, and Teresa Armstrong (MPP London—Fanshawe) becomes the critic for Child Care. The Ministry of Education also announced recent and upcoming senior staff retirements, which include: Deputy Minister Nancy Naylor (June 30), Assistant Deputy Minister Denise Dwyer (March 14), and Assistant Deputy Minister Denys Giguère (June 30). The Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act A robust discussion on this legislation, which was introduced on April 17, 2023 by Minister of Education Stephen Lecce, occurred. The bill proposes changes to the Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007, the Education Act, and the Ontario College of Teachers Act, 1996. It also suggests minor wording changes in the French version to the preamble of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001. The bill will most likely move quickly through the legislative process and OPSBA staff will monitor for any referral to Committee. OPSBA will be taking the necessary time to review each proposed change and addition and released an initial statement shortly after the legislation was announced. With respect to the Education Act, some of the proposed amendments include:- “setting provincial education priorities on student achievement” and requiring school boards to create multi-year plans to meet those priorities. Parents will need to be consulted on the development of their local school board’s plan twice per year and receive progress reports;
- requiring school board trustees and senior officials to undergo provincially mandated training to make sure they have the “skills and competencies” to deliver on the government’s priorities;
- standardizing performance assessments for directors of education;
- establishing a new “impartial integrity commissioner-led process” for Code of Conduct complaints about school board trustees;
- creating a new, faster process for declaring school board land as surplus; and
- working with municipalities to help implement the province’s subsidized childcare agreement with the federal government.
- Online nomination form
- Roles and Responsibilities Guide
- Candidates’ Election Guide
Indigenous Education / Indigenous Trustees’ Council (ITC)
The ITC has not met since the last Board of Directors meeting, but will be meeting virtually the week of May 15. The Council has welcomed a new staff liaison, Alicia Cameron, who began her role on April 17.Black Trustees Caucus (BTC)
The BTC is preparing to finalize a Terms of Reference and welcomed a new staff liaison, Michelle Rodney Bartalos, on April 14.Government Relations, Public Affairs, and Communications
An overview of recent media activity and OPSBA’s past, current and future advocacy and awareness planning was provided. To see the Association’s appearances in the media, visit OPSBA in the Media. Take Your MPP to School Day The objective of this week-long initiative, taking place May 23 to 26, is to raise the awareness among MPPs of the role of trustees and build upon the relationships with MPPs following OPSBA’s Advocacy Day in November 2022. It’s also an opportunity to showcase the amazing students, staff, and programs happening in local schools, as well as the local realities of education in your communities. A “Save the Date” flyer was shared with MPPs and sent to both their Queen’s Park and local constituency offices. Senior staff have been working with political staff to promote internally among the party and OPSBA will publicize centrally as well. Pupil Accommodation Reviews In June 2017, nearly six years ago, the Government of Ontario (then a Liberal government) announced a moratorium on Pupil Accommodation Reviews – the community engagement process used by school boards when considering consolidating or closing a school. Since that time, our member boards have been unable to consolidate or close schools, which has led to many challenges. OPSBA released a statement on the moratorium in late February calling for the Ministry of Education to complete its review of the Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines, release revised guidelines, and lift the moratorium.Program Policy
Beyond Knowledge Discussion Paper OPSBA convened an Ontario Education Partner Discussion Table in spring 2021 to create space for collaborative dialogue as school boards and schools navigated the waves and impacts of COVID-19. The group, which represents Ontario’s Kindergarten to post-secondary education partners, was brought together to share evidence, insights and hopes drawn out of the pandemic experience. The focus of the Table’s meetings from December 2022 through spring 2023 was on creating a shared vision for the future of Ontario schools, which has resulted in the creation of a new discussion paper entitled Beyond knowledge: Preparing students for an uncertain future. A key recommendation is to engage the provincial government in the next phase of these discussions. This paper will be available soon on the OPSBA website, but was not published as of this report’s publication date. French as a Second Language (FSL) OPSBA is leading the research and promotion of workable solutions to the issue of attracting and retaining sufficient numbers of FSL teachers. As of February 28,2023, the Ministry of Education contract to continue to mobilize research findings and workable solutions in the areas of FSL teacher recruitment, hiring, professional support and retention is finished. All deliverables have been completed. It is hoped that the ministry will continue to engage OPSBA in this work to ensure that all school boards have the opportunity to be supported in implementing these promising practices. A new FSL website was launched in late April, which features a number of resources to assist school boards and school administrators with FSL programming.AMO Partnership
OPSBA is engaging with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in support of their Healthy Democracy Project, which will promote the value and importance of municipal governments in Ontario and Canada’s political system. This includes the importance of diversity of leadership and perspective. The Healthy Democracy Project will build on AMO’s We All Win Campaign to attract more diverse candidates to municipal office. It will promote greater civic engagement, greater awareness of the role of municipal government, more respect for the people engaged in democratic processes, and encourage greater participation in local democracy and voter turnout.Project with Wilfrid Laurier University
Similar to past years, OPSBA staff will engage in a research partnership with the Master of Applied Politics program at Wilfrid Laurier University. Three students will work with senior OPSBA staff on a research project. This spring/summer project will be centred around local governance and the roles and responsibilities of public school board trustees. The students will be helping to gather 2022-2026 trustee data and information, and updating Local Government Week resources.AODA Review Submission
OPSBA received a request to submit feedback for the fourth independent legislative review of the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). A dedicated website provides information about the review, including a consultation plan and ways to provide feedback. OPSBA provided a submission for fourth improvement review on April 19, following consultation with the OPSBA Policy Development and Education Program Work Groups and more than 20 school board accessibility staff leads.Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA)
CSBA Congress and the National Trustees Gathering on Indigenous Education is being held from July 3 to 5, 2023, in Banff, Alberta. Registration is now open. For more information on any of the above reports, please contact OPSBA at inquiry@opsba.org or your school board’s OPSBA Board of Director member. The next OPSBA Board of Directors meeting will be held on June 8, at the OPSBA Annual General Meeting at Blue Mountain.Share
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January 11, 2021
Legislative Update – January 11, 2021
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is on winter break and is scheduled to return on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. The following is a summary of information since the last Legislative Update in mid-December 2020.COVID-19 Update
On December 26, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., a provincewide shutdown was announced, which would be in effect for a period of 14 days in Northern Ontario and a period of 28 days in Southern Ontario to stop the spread of COVID-19. This shutdown included the closing of all publicly funded schools in Ontario to in-person learning following the 2020-21 winter break, with elementary students across the province originally scheduled to study virtually until January 11, 2021. On January 7, the government announced that elementary students in Southern Ontario would continue to learn virtually until January 25, and the lockdown in Northern Ontario would be extended for an additional 14 days to match with Southern Ontario. On January 8, the Minister of Education and the Deputy Minister issued a memo with information about the southern school closure extension, and reminders for online learning supports, and the Support for Learners program. In summary: Elementary and secondary students in Northern Ontario will be studying virtually until January 11, 2021, and all students (elementary and secondary) in Southern Ontario will be studying virtually until January 25, 2021. See statement issued by OPSBA President Cathy Abraham Due to the onset of virtual learning across the province from January 4 to 8 and the winter break, cases of COVID-19 in publicly funded schools were not reported in the past 14 days. As of January 12, cases will be reported on the government’s website once again, when in-person school resumes in Northern Ontario. Cases in southern Ontario school communities will not be reported until in-person school resumes there. A total of 87,563 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered, with 4,053 vaccinations (two doses) completed. The rollout of Phase One of the government’s vaccine implementation plan has a goal of ensuring that all residents, health care workers and essential caregivers at long-term care homes in the priority regions of Toronto, Peel, York and Windsor-Essex receive a COVID-19 vaccination by January 21, 2021. See Provincial vaccination data On January 6, the government announced a new pilot rapid testing program for international travelers in partnership with Toronto Pearson International Airport. The tests are voluntary and will be provided for free to eligible international travelers returning to Ontario. Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health continues to strongly advise that travel out of the province should be limited to essential purposes only. Other information- January 2, 2021 letter from Minister of Education Stephen Lecce to Ontario parents.
- December 23, 2020 memo from Deputy Minister Nancy Naylor regarding supports for children with special education needs.
- The Minister of Education has committed to regular weekly calls with school boards chairs and the Deputy Minister will continue her weekly calls with Directors of Education. OSPBA staff also attend these teleconferences.
- Two regulations were recently filed to allow the Ontario College of Teachers to issue temporary certificate to students in semesters 3 or 4 of their second year, as a limited emergency measure. (Ontario Regulation 1/21: Teachers’ Qualifications and Ontario Regulation 2/21: Operation Of Schools – General)
2021-2022 Grant For Student Needs – OPSBA Submission
In December, information was shared with the sector about the 2021-22 Education Funding Consultation Guide that includes the following areas of focus: COVID-19 Outbreak Response, the Online Learning Adjustment, the Priorities and Partnerships Fund, Reducing Administrative Burden and Red Tape, the School Board Administration and Governance Grant, Managing Information for Student Achievement (MISA), Census Data and Secondary Class Size Compliance. OPSBA’s Education Program and Policy Development Work Teams have met to review key messages and have begun to prepare a response. Outreach has also been made to member board senior business officials and OPSBA’s Indigenous Trustees’ Council. Submissions are due January 15, 2021. It appears that the government intends to conduct pre-budget consultations this month but no final details have been shared. In past years, the government’s Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs have toured the province hosting meetings in a handful of cities and towns. OPSBA will continue to monitor the plans for this year with new information to be shared on the 2021 Budget consultations webpage.Student Trustees Elections
Due to the pandemic’s lockdown and school closures, there had been discussions among stakeholders about moving the date for student trustees serving one year terms. This has now been extended from the last day of February to April 30, 2021 and aligns with the election date for student trustees serving two-year terms. This is only in effect for the 2021 student trustee elections. A memo announcing this change has been issued and the regulation that governs student trustees can be found here: Ontario Regulation 7/07: Student Trustees.Electronic Meetings – Reminder
In early November, the government announced the continuation of “fully electronic meetings” until November 30, 2021. Included in that memo was a new requirement for school boards, effective February 2, 2021, to allow members of the public to hear and be heard during meetings. The Ministry memo was issued November 6 and here is the link to the regulation: Ontario Regulation 463/97: Electronic Meetings And Meeting Attendance.Student Transportation Advisory Group
The student transportation advisory group, with OPSBA representation from President Cathy Abraham and Executive Director Rusty Hick, meets again on January 11. This group includes representatives from school board associations and school bus stakeholder groups and it has been reviewing the funding formula for student transportation, consortia model and operations, and procurement.OPSBA Public Education Symposium 2021
OPSBA’s Public Education Symposium will be held as a virtual event on January 28, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (plus a social that evening). See the OPSBA website for more information.Other News Releases and Information
- January 8, 2021 Statement: Statement from Premier Doug Ford on the Anniversary of the Fatal Plane Crash in Iran
- December 30, 2020 News Release: Ontario Releases Ethical Framework for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
- December 22, 2020: News Release: Safer at Home Programs Provide Relief to Ontario Families
- December 21, 2020 News Release:- Ontario Announces Provincewide Shutdown to Stop Spread of COVID-19 and Save Lives
- December 18, 2020: Memo B26, Intake Request for Funding through the Federal Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF)
- December 16, 2020: Memo B25, Request for Early Years Capital Program (EYCP) Funding
- December 15, 2020: Memo B24, Amendments to 2020-21 Grants for Student Needs (GSN) Regulations and to Previous Year’s GSN Regulations
- December 2020: Ontario Ombudsman Newsletter
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July 16, 2020
Support for conventional school return is mixed among parents but strong support for key funding areas remains
Toronto, July 16, 2020 – Today, the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) and Nanos Research released public polling data from June 23 to 28 regarding issues related to COVID-19 and public education, including, opening schools in September to in-person schooling, online distance learning, and funding.
READ THE FULL OPSBA/NANOS POLLING REPORT
Level of Comfort Returning to School
More than half (53%) of Ontarians with children in the public school system are somewhat comfortable or comfortable with students, staff, and education workers returning to the school environment in September on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
More than four in ten Ontarians with children in the system say they are somewhat uncomfortable (25%) or uncomfortable (18%) with students, teachers and education workers returning to school in September.
More than four in ten Ontarians with children in the system say they are likely (12%) or somewhat likely (32%) to keep their child or children home from school this coming September.
Mixed Model of Education Delivery and Real-Time Teacher-Student Interaction
A strong majority of Ontarians with children in the public school system support (26%) or somewhat support (48%) a mixed model of education delivery, being provided this fall, including in-person and online delivery.
More than nine in 10 Ontarians say it is important (64%) or somewhat important (27%) for students in Grades 4 to 8 to have real-time/live interaction with their teacher and other students when undertaking online learning. More than eight in 10 Ontarians say they feel the same about online learning for Kindergarten to Grade 3 and secondary students.
When asked what would have made the online learning experience better, Ontarians who report having experience with online learning during the past school year more often mentioned direct interaction with teachers/one-on-one time (16%), followed by having more live classes/meetings/interactions with peers (13%), better internet connection/better technology/platform (11%), nothing (10%), more resources for parents and students/instructions on what to do (9%), and more structured/organized (7%).
Considerations When Returning to Schools
More than nine in 10 Ontarians say it is important or somewhat important to consider the advice of healthcare professionals, staff health and worker safety, and the mental health and educational needs of children when thinking of a return to in-person instruction in schools.
More than eight in 10 Ontarians say it is important (53%) or somewhat important (31%) to consider the need for childcare to re-open the economy.
Funding
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the provincial government’s related significant increase in spending, and following up on OPSBA/Nanos polling from November 2019, the results indicate Ontarians are still nearly twice as likely to agree that spending on public education (51%) is more important than eliminating the deficit (27%). A majority of Ontarians support or somewhat support additional school board funding priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic, including:
- Cleaning supplies and caretaking
- Technology for students and teachers
- Support for students with special education needs
- Support for marginalized students
- More online learning professional development for teachers
- Increased online course options for secondary students
- Allowing school boards to be creative in their learning environments
- Student transportation to school
“The results of this polling tells us that the public recognizes the critical societal importance of public education, especially during a pandemic,” said Cathy Abraham, President of OPSBA. “Given the circumstances, our communities were reasonably pleased with online learning, but we also know we can do better. Synchronous, real-time interaction is something that is seen as very important. As we continue developing our plans for September, we acknowledge there is work to do on increasing parents’ and students’ comfort levels. With the support of the public behind us on this, we know our school boards and schools will need appropriate levels of funding for a number of arising issues, including cleaning supplies, support for technology and students with special education needs, and student transportation.”
Other Highlights:
- More than eight in 10 Ontarians are concerned (54%) or somewhat concerned (32%) about the pandemic’s effects on students’ mental health, and more than three in four Ontarians are concerned (40%) or somewhat concerned (36%) about the pandemic’s effects on teachers’ and education workers’ mental health.
- Nearly 70% of Ontarians who report having experience with online learning in the current school year say the experience was positive (21%) or somewhat positive (48%).
- The polling shows an urban-rural divide:
- Nearly eight in ten urban respondents who had experience with real-time online learning with other students said it was useful or somewhat useful, while less than six in 10 rural respondents said the same.
- While nearly 58% of Southwestern Ontario and 57% of Northern Ontario respondents are comfortable or somewhat comfortable with students, staff and education workers returning to school, only 45% of Toronto respondents said the same.
About the Research:
Nanos conducted a representative online survey of 2,019 Ontarians, from June 23 to 28, 2020, drawn from a non-probability panel. The results were statistically checked and weighted by age and gender using the latest Census information and the sample is geographically stratified to be representative of Canada.
Complete poll results can be found at www.opsba.org and www.nanos.co
For more information, please contact:
Shane Gonsalves
Managing Director, Government Relations and Public Affairs
Ontario Public School Boards’ Association
sgonsalves@opsba.orgT.J. Goertz
Senior Communications and Policy Officer
Ontario Public School Boards’ Association
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June 3, 2022
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association extends congratulations to Premier Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario
Toronto, June 3, 2022 – The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) will continue its strong working relationship with the newly re-elected Progressive Conservative government under Premier Doug Ford to ensure our schools and students continue to be provided with a high-quality, publicly funded education system that provides universally accessible and equitable opportunities for all children.
“OPSBA represents the largest democratically elected trustee body in Ontario with a specific responsibility for the education and well-being of children and youth,” said OPSBA President Cathy Abraham. “We’ll be using the coming months to continue to push and advocate for the priorities that matter most to our member boards and look to ensure there is a strong focus from this government on maintaining our world class public education system.”
As a non-partisan association, OPSBA has positive and mutually respectful working relationships with members of provincial parliament and staff from all parties and other education partners in the province. These relationships help us to represent the voice of our member boards on the diverse range of issues that affect students and communities to our provincial government.
“School boards across the province have welcomed the return to in-person learning, and at this time of year our trustees are looking forward to sharing student successes with celebrations and graduations,” President Abraham said. “We are hopeful the upcoming school year will bring stability to the public education system after the many COVID-related disruptions since March 2020.”
OPSBA’s multi-year strategic priorities are the foundation on which our advocacy is based, and outline what public school boards and trustees would like to see in the future for education in Ontario. OPSBA’s priorities are:
Advocating for the Whole Child and Student Well-Being
- Advancing Reconciliation: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education
- Supporting Trustees as Leaders in Public Education
- Advocating for Sustainable and Equitable Education Funding
- Strengthening Positive Labour Relations
The Association looks forward to mutual, ongoing, meaningful dialogue and consultation with ministers and staff of the newly re-elected provincial government on decisions that impact the more than 1.3 million English public elementary and secondary school students in Ontario.
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The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association represents English public district school boards and public school authorities across Ontario. The Association advocates on behalf of the best interests and needs of the public school system in Ontario. OPSBA is seen as the credible voice of public education in Ontario and is routinely called on by the provincial government for input and advice on legislation and the impact of government policy directions.
For more information, please contact:
Shane Gonsalves
Managing Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs
Ontario Public School Boards’ Association
sgonsalves@opsba.orgT.J. Goertz
Senior Communications and Policy Officer
Ontario Public School Boards’ Association
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November 28, 2022
Ontarians agree – spending on education is an investment in the future
Recent survey results show investing in public education is a high priority for Ontarians
Toronto, November 28, 2022 – Today, the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) and Nanos Research released new survey data regarding several public education issues ranging from education funding to curriculum, special education, equity, and governance. The associated report includes comparisons to OPSBA and Nanos’ 2019 survey.
READ THE FULL OPSBA/NANOS SURVEY REPORT
The results indicate that nine in ten Ontarians agree (61%) or somewhat agree (29%) that spending on public education is an investment in the future. This is consistent across all demographics.
A strong majority of Ontarians say a variety of education funding priorities are important with about nine in ten saying more funding is important/somewhat important for the maintenance, repair and renewal of schools, special education programming, and mental health supports, among other opportunities and supports.
“These results validate the hard work and dedication of public school boards and our member trustees to students and their families, especially in the COVID-19-related era of rapid change and adaptation,” said Cathy Abraham, President of OPSBA. “Education is the second largest funding line in the provincial budget and it is our hope that these results can help inform decisions to ensure public education is supported by stable and predictable funding. Public education is an investment for the future and we must advocate for those conditions that will help all students succeed.”
Other Highlights:
- Three in four Ontarians support (38%) or somewhat support (37%) mandatory Indigenous education curriculum for all students which advance students’ knowledge and understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, and perspectives. This is up 4% from a survey done in 2019.
- A strong majority of Ontarians (81%) say it is important (51%) or somewhat important (30%) to have mandatory anti-racism training for all students, teachers, and education workers.
- About twice as many Ontarians (58% compared to 30%) think investing in public education is more important than eliminating the deficit and paying down the debt, which is consistent with 2019 survey.
- Consistent with 2019 survey, Ontarians are four times more likely (65% compared to 15%) to say it is better to elect school board trustees than to have them appointed by the Government of Ontario.
- More than three-quarters of Ontarians (76%) say it is important (34%) or somewhat important (42%) to expand the opportunities for students to experience the arts.
- Ontarians are split on whether Ontario’s public education system does a very good/good, or does a poor/very poor job when it comes to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, with 21% saying very good or good, 37% saying average and 25% saying poor or very poor. Nearly one-fifth were unsure (17%).
- 91% of Ontarians say it is important (56%) or somewhat important (35%) to expand opportunities for students to learn coding and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
- Most Ontarians (59%) continue to say they are opposed or somewhat opposed to public tax dollars being used to help fund the private education system.
About the Research:
On behalf of the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association, Nanos conducted a representative online survey of 2,015 Ontario residents, 18 years of age or older, from October 19 to 30, 2022, drawn from a non-probability panel. The sample is geographically stratified to be representative to the province of Ontario. No margin of error applies to this research. The research was commissioned by the OPSBA and was conducted by Nanos Research.
Complete survey results can be found at www.opsba.org and www.nanos.co
For more information, please contact:
Shane Gonsalves
Managing Director, Government Relations and Public Affairs
Ontario Public School Boards’ Association
sgonsalves@opsba.orgT.J. Goertz
Senior Communications and Policy Officer
Ontario Public School Boards’ Association
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April 11, 2023
Provincial Update – April 11, 2023
This update includes:
- Update on Legislative Business for Week of April 3
- Upcoming PD sessions for Trustees
- Poverty Reduction Strategy (2022 Annual Report)
- Elections Ontario Post-Election Report
- Request for AODA Committee Members
- Other News and Information
Legislative Business for Week of April 3
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario will not be in session next week as MPPs return to their home ridings for a constituency week. This past week, the government introduced two pieces of legislation:
- Bill 91, Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, which includes 42 legislative changes, but none to the Education Act.
- Bill 97, Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, which aims to, “to make life easier and more affordable for people across the province.”
NDP MPP Michael Mantha (Algoma—Manitoulin) has been removed from the NDP caucus and now sits as an Independent member. Liberal MPP Mitzie Hunter (Scarborough—Guildwood) has registered her candidacy in the upcoming mayoral race for the City of Toronto. She has yet to resign her seat in the legislature but has indicated she plans to do so before May 12 – the day nominations close and the official campaign period begins.
The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs released its complete pre-budget consultation report. OPSBA’s recommendations are included (see page 7). The Association continues to monitor for the release of the Grants for Student Needs and Priorities and Partnerships Funding, which is expected later this month.
Current Party Standings:
- Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario: 81 members
- New Democratic Party of Ontario: 30 members
- Ontario Liberal Party: 8 members
- Green Party of Ontario: 1 members
- Independent: 3 members
- Vacant: 1 (Kanata-Carleton)
Ministry of Education/Osgoode Professional Development Sessions for School Board Leaders
The Ministry of Education is continuing its partnership with York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School to provide a new two-part human rights professional development program. These follow the winter/spring 2021 program that focused on anti-Black racism and anti-Indigenous racism.
The 2023 program will consist of two half-day, live online sessions and is offered at a price of $245. It is designed for trustees, student trustees, directors of education and board senior leadership. Upon completion of both sessions, participants will be eligible to receive a confirmation of attendance and participation.
- Disability Rights in Public Education – This program will provide school board leaders and trustees with a foundational understanding of disability rights in publicly funded education.
Sat., May 13, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. OR Tues., May 23, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Hate Activity in School Boards – This session will provide a foundational understanding of manifestations of hate and discrimination relevant to Ontario’s publicly funded school boards.
Dates TBD – will launch in fall 2023
Registration is now open for these programs. For more information, visit the Osgoode PD website or email education@osgoode.yorku.ca.
Poverty Reduction Strategy (2022 Annual Report)
The province announced its 2020-2025 Poverty Reduction Strategy, Building a Strong Foundation for Success: Reducing Poverty in Ontario in December 2020 and tables annual updates. The 2022 Annual Report was released this past week and includes references to Ministry of Education programs to support their work including a Graduation Coach Program for Black Students, an Indigenous Graduation Coach program, the Federal/Provincial Child Care agreement and the Catch Up payments.
Elections Ontario 2022 Post-Event Report 43rd Ontario Provincial General Election
Earlier this week, Ontario’s chief electoral officer Greg Essensa released his post-election report entitled, Resourcefulness & Resiliency, and called on the government to make several legislative changes to fix a wide range of issues with how provincial elections are carried out, including a recommendation to ban the publication of opinion polls on political party favourability ratings for two weeks before election day. “Political polls have the potential to influence election results by either motivating or demotivating electors,” wrote Essensa in his report, which stressed 2022’s record low turnout.
Note: Legislation that passed in 2020 created a single register of electors for both municipal and provincial elections. Elections Ontario will assume the full responsibility for the voters lists in 2024.
Other education-related recommendations and commentary were in regards to:
- Setting election day to a day when schools are not in session;
- The use of schools as voting locations;
- Civics education within Ontario’s secondary school curriculum; and
- The Ontario Register of Future Voters
Reminder: OPSBA is preparing a post-mortem report as well and have discussed issues with both Association work groups and external partners.
Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility seeks Participants for Committee
The Minister for Seniors and Accessibility is now recruiting Ontarians, with expertise in accessible customer service and with lived experience of disability, to participate in the AODA Customer Service Standards Development Committee. The committee will be responsible for reviewing current accessibility requirements related to customer service under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). The review of the Customer Service Standards is set to launch its work in spring 2023 and run for 12 months.
To apply for membership on the Customer Service Standards Development Committee, applicants can email CSSDCrecruitment@ontario.ca by April 19, 2023. Applicants are encouraged to attach their resume or a short description of themselves, including relevant experience or expertise in accessible customer service and lived experience of disability. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the application and selection process.
For more information on qualifications for membership and the time commitment required, as well as remuneration, please visit the job description posted on LinkedIn.
Other News Releases and Information
- April 6, 2023: News Release, Ontario Introduces Next Steps to Support Housing Supply Growth
- April 5, 2023: Statement, Premier Ford Shares Passover Greetings
- April 4, 2023: News Release, Ontario Providing More Supportive Housing for Vulnerable People
- April 3, 2023: News Release, Ontario Reducing Red Tape to Deliver Better Services and Help Businesses Grow
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