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Ontario’s plan to expand Indigenous learning in schools

by Priscilla Pajdo

Education leads to better understanding. In this regard, the Ontario Government is making changes to strengthen mandatory Indigenous-focused learning in school curriculum.

The announcement comes during the same week that Canada marks the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. In addition to the existing funding for the 2021-2022 academic year, the Ministry announced the investment of nearly $24 million in funding to provide supportive, culturally appropriate and safe education for Indigenous students.

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“TCDSB lays cover for questionable and contrarian behaviour against parents”

by cnmng

We publish a letter by Phil Hornak, a member of the TCDSB Parent Coouncils, which points out a series of issues that worry the families of students attending Catholic Schools in Toronto.

TORONTO – TCDSB staffing and contractors have been added and established to lay the cover deemed required in this less than genuine operation. The Parent Engagement Group, Integrity Commissioner and Social Media Group are excellent examples of these type of initiatives. Look and sound nice but facilitates what? How many parents are actually being reached by the schools or Board?  (more…)

I trustees hanno già un mandato: lavorino!

by Hon. Joe Volpe

TORONTO – Il nostro giornale segue e commenta le questioni emerse dalle vicende dei consigli per l’istruzione pubblica con un’attenzione e una frequenza che non hanno eguali in altre pubblicazioni. Non siamo immodesti. Le questioni politiche vanno e vengono ma il contesto etico e di competenze del futuro dei nostri figli è alla base di ogni società. Come genitori, non rinunciamo mai ai nostri obblighi nei confronti dei figli e affidiamo solo a malincuore le loro cure temporanee a coloro che sposano valori come i nostri… 

TCDSB, chi difende i diritti dei cattolici?

by Hon. Joe Volpe

TORONTO – La Confederazione canadese, come forma di governo, ha una caratteristica unica nella sua Costituzione o, volendo, il suo “statuto societario”. Ai sensi dell’articolo 93, attribuisce alle provincie la competenza esclusiva per l’istruzione pubblica. All’interno di quella sezione, fornisce ulteriori “diritti confessionali” esclusivi a determinati cittadini come protezione contro la tirannia della maggioranza in una società democratica… Read More in Corriere Canadese >>> 

TCDSB, who defends the rights of Catholics?

by Hon. Joe Volpe

TORONTO – The Canadian Confederation, as a form of government, has a unique feature in its Constitution, or “corporate by-laws”. Under section 93, it ascribes to the provinces the sole jurisdiction for education. Within that section, it provides further exclusive “denominational rights” to certain citizens as a protection against the tyranny of the majority in a democratic society.  (more…)

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