Legislative Update – June 10, 2019

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  • Legislative Update – June 10, 2019

    The Legislative Assembly of Ontario has risen for summer recess. The government passed a motion on June 6 that will see MPPs return to Queen’s Park on October 28, 2019 – a week after the Federal Election. The government issued a news release, Ontario Government Protecting What Matters Most, summarizing their spring session activities.  There is…

  • OPSBA statement on school board fiscal oversight

    ​”Today’s news regarding the cancellation of a ‘Request for Proposal’ for new smartphones is an example of the strong leadership and fiscal oversight of the Toronto District School Board’s diligent trustees and staff. It is clear that the governance model of democratically elected school board trustee oversight ensures value for money for the students and families…

  • Legislative Update – June 3, 2019

    MPPs sat on Sunday, June 2, from 6 p.m. to midnight, and there is also the possibility of evening sittings this week. It’s not unusual for governments to extend sittings to pass legislation before rising for the summer break, as they are scheduled to do after June 6, 2019. Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019…

  • Celebrating National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day

    National Indigenous History Month In 2009, with the passing of a unanimous motion in the House of Commons, June was declared National Indigenous History Month. Each June, Canadians are invited to celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples by taking part in National Indigenous History Month events and festivities. National…

  • OPSBA hosts CSBA Congress in July – register now!

    ​The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association is proud to be hosting the 2019 Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) Congress and the National Trustees Gathering on Indigenous Education (NTGIE) from July 3 to 7 in Toronto. Online Registration When: National Trustees Gathering on Indigenous Education (NTGIE) July 3 and 4, 2019 2019 OPSBA AGM and Program, concurrent with Canadian School Boards…

  • Apply now for Canada Green Building Council competition

    Is your school teaching students about sustainability? Does it have environmental education programs for students and staff? The Canada Green Building Council and the Canada Coalition for Green Schools are looking for schools like yours – that are weaving sustainability education into their curriculum and bringing programs and activities to students that encourage awareness about…

  • Legislative Update – May 27, 2019

    MPPs return to Queen’s Park on May 27, leaving eight sitting days scheduled until their summer break. Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 This legislation was introduced on May 2, 2019, by Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark. OPSBA is reviewing the legislation and its proposed amendments, which includes a reference…

  • OPSBA statement on this year’s school board budget challenges

      ​”The end of the school year is always a busy and exciting time as some students are about to graduate and others to move schools or grades. OPSBA and our members are preparing to celebrate the many successes in our amazing public education system. At the same time, there are many pressures on our publicly elected trustees,…

  • Legislative Update – May 13, 2019

    Bill 100, Protecting What Matters Most Act (Budget Measures) Public hearings took place for the government’s budget implementation legislation and OPSBA sent a submission on May 9 to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. Our submission reflected our support for the Reciprocal Education Approach and outlines our concerns and questions about moving the Minister…

  • OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – May 3 and 4, 2019

    The OPSBA Board of Directors held a meeting on May 3 and 4, 2019, in Toronto. Lucille Kyle, Vice-Chair of OPSBA’s Indigenous Trustees’ Council (ITC), gave an acknowledgement that the meeting was being held on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation and the Métis Nation. Ryan…

  • Legislative Update – May 7, 2019

    Bill 100, Protecting What Matters Most Act (Budget Measures) This bill was introduced on April 11, 2019, by Minister of Finance Vic Fedeli. This is the government’s budget implementation omnibus legislation and includes 61 schedules – changes to various Acts. There are two amendments to the Schedule 20 – Education Act. The first amendment is…

  • Education Week 2019 – May 6 to 10

    Education Week is an annual event celebrated by public school boards and schools across Ontario. OPSBA’s member boards are highlighting the amazing activities and initiatives happening in schools, including the contributions of students, parents, teachers and education workers who promote and ensure student success and well-being at the local level. OPSBA’s work to advocate for…