Archives: OPSBA News Posts
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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 meeting was to be held at…
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2023 Ontario Public Student Trustee Leadership Scholarship
Nominations are now open for the Ontario Public Student Trustee Leadership Scholarship! The intent of this award is to recognize outstanding achievement in a leadership role and provide financial support to a graduating public board student trustee to assist with their post-secondary education plans (University, College, or Apprenticeship).
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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 educators, who are helping to prepare Canadian youth for the challenges of tomorrow. Looking for inspiration?…
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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 the new NDP Education Critic, MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West-Nepean) to discuss current education issues and…
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Collective Bargaining
Read Collective Bargaining status updates here
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Legislative Update – October 5, 2022
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains adjourned with Members of Provincial Parliament returning to Queen’s Park on October 25, 2022. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2022, marked the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is also Orange Shirt Day. To commemorate and honour this day, OPSBA coordinated a series of…
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OPSBA in the Media – October 2022
Province to table back-to-work legislation for Ontario’s 55,000 education workers today CP24 News – October 31, 2022 The province is planning to table back-to-work legislation today for Ontario’s 55,000 education workers. This move comes as the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents custodians, early childhood educators, education assistants, and school administration staff at…