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The pandemic’s impact on immigration and international students

by Priscilla Pajdo January 13, 2022August 25, 2023

Immigration is the key to economic growth in Canada. With the nation’s fertility rate on a steady decline, the Canadian government maintains that immigration is key to replenishing the population. It estimates that 75% of the country’s population growth is attributable to immigration.

Part of that growth is generated through international students. According to a Statistics Canada report (June 2021), about six in ten first-time study permit holders who worked throughout their duration of study or post graduation become permanent residents.

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Halton School Board N. Guzzo tries to defer the inevitable

by Priscilla Pajdo December 22, 2021August 25, 2023

It does not seem like a winning tactic. HCDSB trustee, represented by her Counsel Stephen Bernstein, was scheduled to appear in Hamilton Court (December 21) before a judge to dispose of twelve charges of fraud – ten of them under $5,000 and two over that amount.

She had been arrested almost a year ago, January 21, 2021, on charges dating from 2017 and 2018, prior to her election as Trustee. →

HCDSB trustee back in court tomorrow on fraud charges

by Priscilla Pajdo December 20, 2021August 25, 2023

On Tuesday, the Hamilton courts will hear the case in which Nancy Guzzo, Oakville trustee with the HCDSB, is facing twelve counts of fraud. The charges which include ten counts of fraud under $5,000 and two counts over $5,000 relate to her previous employment with the Labourers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA). →

Prendere decisioni nelle scuole in base alle prove

by Priscilla Pajdo December 15, 2021August 25, 2023

Una contribuente e insegnante HCDSB in pensione con oltre 30 anni di esperienza ha scritto una lettera all’editore del Corriere Canadese per manifestare la sua frustrazione e sottolineare l’importanza dei dati basati sull’evidenza nel processo decisionale. Ha espresso la sua opinione nella lettera pubblicata di seguito… Read More in Corriere Canadese >>>

Abandoning evidence-based decision making in education

by Priscilla Pajdo December 14, 2021August 25, 2023

Parents expect their children to be in a safe school learning environment. For more than 25 years, the School Resource Officer program (SRO)/School Liaison Officer program at the Halton Catholic School Board (HCDSB) has offered an opportunity to encourage a safe, orderly and welcoming environment for student well-being and achievement.

However, that program may cease to exist, even before essential data is collected and assessed to determine whether the program has fulfilled its mandate. →

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The pandemic’s impact on immigration and international students

Halton School Board N. Guzzo tries to defer the inevitable

HCDSB trustee back in court tomorrow on fraud charges

Prendere decisioni nelle scuole in base alle prove

Abandoning evidence-based decision making in education

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