Ontarians reject Ford government overreach: majority support elected trustees

A new province-wide poll commissioned by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) shows that twice as many Ontarians want to keep elected school board trustees (49 per cent) as want to eliminate elected trustees (24 per cent). Support for elected trustees climbs to 59 per cent among parents with school-aged children. These results indicate strong public support for local democratic control of school boards.

The Ford government’s proposed Bill 33 would allow the province to replace elected school board trustees with government-appointed supervisors whenever it determines it is in the “public interest”. The Minister of Education has further threatened to get rid of elected school board trustees entirely, prior to scheduled elections on October 26, 2026.

“There is widespread concern about the erosion of local representation,” warns ETFO President David Mastin. “Eliminating elected trustees is not just a bureaucratic shift; it’s a direct attack on democratic governance. It centralizes power, undermines equity, silences marginalized voices, harms students, and strips communities of their right to shape public education. This is a dismantling of democracy in real time. Let’s mobilize and defend our schools and our students.”

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ETFO celebrates World Teachers’ Day, calls on province to invest in public education

TORONTO, ON – On October 5, World Teachers’ Day, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) recognizes the expertise and extraordinary commitment of teachers in Ontario and around the world.

“Ontario’s teachers are at the heart of public education, bringing skill, compassion, and dedication to inspire learning and to help every student reach their potential,” says ETFO President David Mastin. “On World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate their impact and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring they have the resources and supports they need to help every student learn, grow, and succeed.”

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Tonight we Bowl!

Tuesday, October 7
7:00 p.m.
Northcrest Bowling Lanes, SSM

Please join us for a fun evening of BOWLING to help us celebrate you! Put your team together and show up in style. If it’s just you, that’s ok too, because we are happy to have everyone who can join us.

We will be playing two ends starting at 7pm. Bowling and shoe rental are complimentary, courtesy of your friends at OTIP and EFG. There will be prizes and special treats as well.

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Walk into Retirement with a Plan — OTIP Retirement Workshops

Are you staring to plan for retirement? It’s never to early to start making a plan! OTIP and Educators Financial Group has you covered.

These free workshops are open to members and spouses. As a courtesy, refreshments will be provided when possible.


Chapleau
October 6
The Hub
4:30 – 6:30

Sault Ste Marie
October 7
Quattro Hotel
4:30 – 6:30

Blind River
October 9
BR Memorial Comm. Centre
5:30 – 7:30
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