The Power of Publicly Funded Education: Building a Prosperous Future for Ontario
For Immediate Release: March 24, 2026
TORONTO – On March 25, 2026, L’Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA), and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) are hosting a Queen’s Park education reception and advocacy day. The theme for the event is The Power of Publicly Funded Education: Building a Prosperous Future for Ontario.
This reception will provide an opportunity to engage in discussion on the essential role of publicly funded education in strengthening Ontario’s communities, supporting student success, and building a prosperous future for our province.
- WHAT: AEFO, ETFO, OECTA, and OSSTF/FEESO Education Reception and Advocacy Day
- WHEN: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
- WHERE: In Camera Dining Lounge, Legislative Assembly of Ontario
- WHO: Presidents of AEFO, ETFO, OECTA, and OSSTF/FEESO will address attendees and be available for questions and photos
The reception is being co-sponsored by:
The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education
Chandra Pasma, MPP – Education Shadow Minister (Ontario New Democratic Party)
John Fraser, MPP – Education Critic (Ontario Liberal Party)
Mike Schreiner, MPP – Leader of the Green Party of Ontario
For more information, please contact:
AEFO—Marianne Raina at 613-218-3702 or mraina@aefo.on.ca
ETFO—Carla Pereira at 416-962-3836 ext. 2332 or cpereira@etfo.org
OECTA—Michelle Despault at 416-925-2493 ext. 509 or m.despault@catholicteachers.ca
OSSTF/FEESO—Caitlin Reid at 416-576-8346 or caitlin.reid@osstf.ca