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  • Register now for CSBA Congress 2017 and the National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education

    The British Columbia School Trustees Association, on behalf of the Canadian School Board Association (CSBA), is hosting the Canadian School Boards Association National Congress and Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education (TGAE) from July 5 to 8, 2017. Both events are taking place at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler hotel in Whistler, B.C. As there is great interest…

  • Legislative Update

    Bill 92, School Boards Collective Bargaining Amendment Act, had Second Reading debate on Feb. 28, 2017. On March 1, the House debated a time allocation motion moved by Government House Leader Yasir Naqvi. On March 2, after Question Period, this time allocation motion was voted on and carried. The Bill has been referred to the Standing Committee on…

  • Call for Policy Resolutions & Proposed Amendments to the OPSBA Constitution

    OPSBA Policy Resolutions Submission deadline: Monday, April 3, 2017 Monday, April 3 is the deadline for OPSBA member boards to submit policy resolutions for consideration by the general membership at the 2017 OPSBA Annual General Meeting. Policy resolutions from member boards that are passed at the AGM are incorporated into the work planning that takes…

  • Call for Nominations for 2017 OPSBA Awards

    Know an Ontario public school student, teacher or trustee who deserves recognition for making a difference in their community? Nominations are now being accepted for the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association’s OPSBA Awards Program, which strive to recognize the outstanding contributions to the public education system made by individuals across Ontario. The nomination deadline for all…

  • Ontario Middle Years Strategy Survey

    The Ministry of Children and Youth Services is leading the development of an Ontario Middle Years strategy that will seek to bridge existing policy and development frameworks for the early years and youth. The goal of the strategy is to support the well-being and positive development of Ontario’s children in the middle years, with a particular…

  • Canadian School Boards Association – February 2017 President’s Bulletin

    Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) President Floyd Martens has released his February 2017 President’s Bulletin, featuring updates on a number of shared issues of national importance, including: The role of school boards Indigenous Education Student health and wellness Copyright CSBA Congress 2017 Registration for the 2017 Congress, held in Whistler, BC, is now open at csba2017.ca.

  • Legislative Update

    ​The Legislative Assembly of Ontario resumed on Feb. 21, 2017. Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle has temporarily stepped down from his cabinet post and Municipal Affairs Minister Bill Mauro will assume the portfolio in the interim. Current Party Standings for the 107 seats are: Ontario Liberal Party: 57Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario: 29New Democratic Party of Ontario: 20Vacant seat(s): 1 The vacancy is due to…

  • Ministry of Education Update

    ​Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education 2017 Memoranda B01; and SB03 and SB04. OPSBA Summaries 2017 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2017 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification on financial matters) 2016 B Memoranda 2016 SB Memoranda Ministry of Education Memoranda B and SB Memoranda

  • Equal Voice announces Daughters of the Vote Initiative

    ​Three hundred thirty-eight young women leaders have been selected to represent each of Canada’s 338 federal ridings for the historic Daughters of the Vote initiative. At a day-long forum in each Daughter’s home province or territory, they will spend a day learning about the historic – and still incomplete journey – of women in Canadian…

  • Fight for equitable First Nations social services funding continues

    February 23, 2017 marks the 10th anniversary of the filing of the human rights complaint that found Canada racially discriminated against 165,000 First Nations children by providing inequitable child welfare services and failing to implement Jordan’s Principle. Some new resources have been created (see below) and key dates noted to help mark the occasion and increase the…

  • OPSBA’s 2017-18 Education Funding Recommendations

    The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) always appreciates the opportunity to share with the Ministry of Education our perspective and comments as the ministry develops its annual Grants for Student Needs (GSN). Education Funding is one of our Association’s multi-year strategic priorities and as such, OPSBA consulted with members extensively and sought their input in preparation for the…

  • Promoting Healthy Relationships for Youth Conference

    ​Last Call for Registration! The Canadian Conference on Promoting Healthy Relationships for Youth: Breaking Down the Silos in Addressing Mental Health & Violence will be held from February 15 to 17 at the London Convention Centre. This conference will bring together researchers, policy makers and practitioners working with children and adolescents to prevent and address…