OPSBA welcomes federal announcement of National School Food Program
Statements on mandatory Black history learning
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
Supporting Students and Public Education in Ontario
Tentative agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
Legislative Update – November 21, 2022
Members of Provincial Parliament have returned to Queen’s Park and three weeks are left before rising for winter recess after December 8. WELOME NEW AND RETURNING TRUSTEES! OPSBA extends a warm welcome to all new and returning trustees with many member boards having...
Tentative agreement reached with CUPE
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that the Council of Trustees’/School Board Associations (CTA) and the provincial government have successfully negotiated a tentative settlement on central terms of a collective agreement with Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) education workers.
Legislative Update – November 14, 2022
Members of Provincial Parliament returned to Queen’s Park today, November 14. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is expected to present the government’s fall economic statement and the government has stated it will introduce legislation to rescind Bill 28, Keeping...
Legislative Update – November 7, 2022
Members of Provincial Parliament have a constituency week from November 7 to 11 and return to Queen’s Park on November 14, 2022. On that day, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy will present the government’s fall economic statement and then the government will have...
OPSBA in the Media – November 2022
OPSBA to announce results of recent Nanos surveyCHCH News Hamilton - November 28, 2022VIDEO: The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association will announce at 9:15 a.m. the results of a Nanos survey regarding key Ontario resident issues such as student transportation,...
OPSBA statement regarding bargaining with CUPE
“It is extremely disappointing that we have not been able to reach a negotiated agreement at this time among CUPE, the Crown and the employer. As a result of the anticipated strike action, schools in many of our member boards will be forced to close to students for in-person instruction tomorrow, and for the duration of this strike action by CUPE members. Where schools are closed to in-person learning it is because they are unable to maintain the healthy and safe operation of schools for students without these critical education workers. We hope this disruption is short-lived and that we can get back to in-person learning as soon as possible.”
Legislative Update – October 31, 2022
Members of Provincial Parliament returned to Queen’s Park on October 25 to begin the fall legislative session. Bill 26, Strengthening Post-secondary Institutions and Students Act This legislation was introduced on October 27, 2022, by Minister of Colleges and...
TDSB’s Jewish Heritage Committee presents the Canadian Premier of Willesden Reads
The TDSB’S Jewish Heritage Committee invites all grades 6 to 8 teachers and students to participate in the Canadian Premiere of Willesden Reads. Register today for this comprehensive educational program featuring a 50-minute FREE livestreaming theatrical performance...
Legislative Update – October 25, 2022
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario has returned to Queen’s Park as of October 25. One of the first expected bills to be introduced is to focus on housing and be a follow up to Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022. The Ontario PC Party’s 2022 annual general...
2023 Prime Minister’s Awards competition is open
Do you know a terrific teacher or early childhood educator? Consider nominating them for a 2023 Prime Minister’s Award! This program honours the remarkable educational achievements and commitment of elementary and secondary school teachers, as well as early childhood...
Legislative Update – October 17, 2022
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains adjourned with Members of Provincial Parliament returning to Queen’s Park on October 25, 2022. OPSBA President Cathy Abraham meets regularly with both government and opposition MPPs. Recently she had a virtual meeting with...
Collective Bargaining
Read Collective Bargaining status updates here
OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – September 30 and October 1, 2022
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) Board of Directors held a meeting in Toronto on September 30 and October 1, 2022. To honour and commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous Trustees’ Council of OPSBA Chair Elaine Johnston...
OPSBA welcomes federal announcement of National School Food Program
Statements on mandatory Black history learning
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
Supporting Students and Public Education in Ontario
Tentative agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
Legislative Update – November 21, 2022
Members of Provincial Parliament have returned to Queen’s Park and three weeks are left before rising for winter recess after December 8. WELOME NEW AND RETURNING TRUSTEES! OPSBA extends a warm welcome to all new and returning trustees with many member boards having...
Tentative agreement reached with CUPE
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that the Council of Trustees’/School Board Associations (CTA) and the provincial government have successfully negotiated a tentative settlement on central terms of a collective agreement with Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) education workers.
Legislative Update – November 14, 2022
Members of Provincial Parliament returned to Queen’s Park today, November 14. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is expected to present the government’s fall economic statement and the government has stated it will introduce legislation to rescind Bill 28, Keeping...
Legislative Update – November 7, 2022
Members of Provincial Parliament have a constituency week from November 7 to 11 and return to Queen’s Park on November 14, 2022. On that day, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy will present the government’s fall economic statement and then the government will have...
OPSBA in the Media – November 2022
OPSBA to announce results of recent Nanos surveyCHCH News Hamilton - November 28, 2022VIDEO: The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association will announce at 9:15 a.m. the results of a Nanos survey regarding key Ontario resident issues such as student transportation,...
OPSBA statement regarding bargaining with CUPE
“It is extremely disappointing that we have not been able to reach a negotiated agreement at this time among CUPE, the Crown and the employer. As a result of the anticipated strike action, schools in many of our member boards will be forced to close to students for in-person instruction tomorrow, and for the duration of this strike action by CUPE members. Where schools are closed to in-person learning it is because they are unable to maintain the healthy and safe operation of schools for students without these critical education workers. We hope this disruption is short-lived and that we can get back to in-person learning as soon as possible.”
Legislative Update – October 31, 2022
Members of Provincial Parliament returned to Queen’s Park on October 25 to begin the fall legislative session. Bill 26, Strengthening Post-secondary Institutions and Students Act This legislation was introduced on October 27, 2022, by Minister of Colleges and...
TDSB’s Jewish Heritage Committee presents the Canadian Premier of Willesden Reads
The TDSB’S Jewish Heritage Committee invites all grades 6 to 8 teachers and students to participate in the Canadian Premiere of Willesden Reads. Register today for this comprehensive educational program featuring a 50-minute FREE livestreaming theatrical performance...
Legislative Update – October 25, 2022
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario has returned to Queen’s Park as of October 25. One of the first expected bills to be introduced is to focus on housing and be a follow up to Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022. The Ontario PC Party’s 2022 annual general...
2023 Prime Minister’s Awards competition is open
Do you know a terrific teacher or early childhood educator? Consider nominating them for a 2023 Prime Minister’s Award! This program honours the remarkable educational achievements and commitment of elementary and secondary school teachers, as well as early childhood...
Legislative Update – October 17, 2022
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains adjourned with Members of Provincial Parliament returning to Queen’s Park on October 25, 2022. OPSBA President Cathy Abraham meets regularly with both government and opposition MPPs. Recently she had a virtual meeting with...
Collective Bargaining
Read Collective Bargaining status updates here
OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – September 30 and October 1, 2022
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) Board of Directors held a meeting in Toronto on September 30 and October 1, 2022. To honour and commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous Trustees’ Council of OPSBA Chair Elaine Johnston...