Briefs and Submissions

Related Links

• Bullying in the Workplace Study
• OSSTF/FEESO Presentation to the Finance & Economic Affairs Committee - 2022 Pre-Budget Consultation – January 20, 2022 https://youtu.be/bscUsRi5pTY

Related Attachments

• OSSTF/FEESO Submission to the Ministry of Education on Modernizing Education – March 1, 2022 2022-03-01-submission-to-ministry-of-education-on-modernizing-education.pdf

  OSSTF/FEESO recognizes the need for publicly funded education to evolve to meet the needs of all who rely on it and is committed to working with families, community leaders, elected leaders, and various stakeholders who seek to strengthen and enhance publicly funded education in Ontario. Our submission provides various suggestions focused on building a better future that moves beyond the status quo and was made in response to questions asked at the Ministry Initiatives Committee (MIC) meeting on February 10, 2022.

• OSSTF/FEESO Submission – Policy/Program Memorandum No. 81 (PPM 81), Provision of Health Support Services in School Settings 2021-22 Review osstf-submission-ppm-81-review.pdf

  Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) No. 81 provides a framework for the delivery of health supports/services in schools, and outlines responsibilities for the administration, training/direction, and related consultation of these supports/services. The Federation believes the draft revisions in PPM 81 do not improve or build upon the current and successful examples of direct school-based rehabilitation service delivery by school boards. If implemented, the government proposed revisions will privatize public services and result in a less efficient use of resources and a reduction of service for all students.

• OSSTF/FEESO Submission to the Finance and Economic Affairs Committee on Bill 43 - Build Ontario Act submission-on-bill-43-build-ontario-act-final.pdf

  OSSTF/FEESO presented its submission on Bill 43 - Build Ontario Act to the Finance and Economic Affairs Committee on January 21, 2022. Education is the cornerstone of economic growth. OSSTF/FEESO strongly believes Bill 43 will lead to less funding for public education and further exemplifies the provincial government’s inadequate investment in Ontario’s future.

• OSSTF/FEESO Submission to the Finance and Economic Affairs Committee on 2022 Pre-Budget Consultations — January 20, 2022 submission-to-finance-and-economic-affairs-committee-on-2022-prebudget-consultationsjan-202022.pdf

  OSSTF/FEESO is pleased to provide its submission to the Finance and Economic Affairs Committee on 2022 Pre-Budget Consultations. The global pandemic has revealed the deep levels of inequities in society and highlighted the crucial role education plays in maintaining a strong and vibrant community. OSSTF/FEESO strongly believes that now is the time to invest in and enhance Ontario's publicly-funded education system in order to rebuild the province and the people living in it.

• OSSTF/FEESO Submission to the 2022-2023 Education Funding Consultations – November 15, 2021 osstf_feeso-submission-to-2022-2023-education-funding-consultations.pdf

  OSSTF/FEESO provided its submission to the Ontario Ministry of Education for the 2022-2023 Grants for Student Needs on November 15, 2021. Our submission contained two parts. Part A responds directly to the Funding Engagement Guide and the questions posed by the ministry, and Part B, which provides additional submissions on education funding.

• OSSTF/FEESO Submission to the Standing Committee on General Government Bill 13, Supporting People and Business Act, 2021 – November 11, 2021 osstffeesosubmission-to-standing-committee-on-general-government-bill-13-supporting-people-and-b.pdf

  OSSTF/FEESO provided its submission to the Standing Committee on General Government outlining our concerns regarding Bill 13, the Supporting People and Businesses Act. The bill includes proposed governance changes to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) and removing government oversight of two key aspects of the appointment of supervisory officers at Ontario public school boards.

• OSSTF/FEESO Submission on Proposed Legislative Changes in Bill 254, Protecting Ontario Elections Act – March 29, 2021 osstffeeso-submission-on-proposed-legislative-changes-in-bill-254-protecting-ontario-elections-act.pdf

  OSSTF/FEESO is pleased to make a submission regarding Bill 254, Protecting Ontario Elections Act. While the bill makes some minor improvements to the Ontario’s election laws, specifically around voting equipment, vote counting equipment, and advance polls, we believe that this bill is fundamentally flawed and represents an infringement of Ontarians’ ability and right to freely participate in elections.

• OSSTF/FEESO Pre-Budget Submission to the Ontario Ministry of Finance – Feb, 13, 2021 2021-osstf_feeso-submission-to-pre-budget-consultations-feb13_2021.pdf

  OSSTF/FEESO is pleased to make a 2021 budget consultation submission in advance of the 2021 budget. This budget consultation submission contains two parts, first the kindergarten to grade 12 sector, followed by the post-secondary sector with recommendations for both.

• OSSTF/FEESO Submission to the 2020-2021 Education Funding Consultations submission-to-2020-2021-education-funding-consultations.pdf

  OSSTF/FEESO is pleased to provide its submission to the Ontario Ministry of Education for the 2020-2021 Grants for Student Needs. OSSTF/FEESO strongly believes that with the appropriate political direction, savings can be found for reinvestment into Ontario’s world-renowned education system. However, recent education funding cuts must be reversed to ensure our students have the best possible outcomes.

• OSSTF/FEESO Pre-Budget Consultation Submission – January 17, 2020 2020-pre-budget-consultation-submission_osstf-feeso_revised.pdf
• OSSTF/FEESO’s Submission to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities on the Discussion Paper — Postsecondary Education Sustainability and Renewal – July 30, 2019 submission-postsecondary-education-sustainability-and-renewal.pdf
• OSSTF/FEESO Submission on Bill 100 to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs – May 8, 2019 submission-on-bill-100-may-2019.pdf
• OSSTF/FEESO’s Submission on Bill 48 (Safe and Supportive Classrooms Act) – February 2019 osstf-feeso-submission-on-bill-48-safe-and-supportive-classrooms-act.pdf
• OSSTF/FEESO’s Submission to Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs – January 2019 submission-to-standing-committee-on-finance-and-economic-affairs-jan-2019.pdf
• OSSTF/FEESO Submission to Ontario Government on Planning for Prosperity — September 2018 osstf-submission-ontario-planning-for-prosperity-sept-2018.pdf
• Submission to the Ministry of Education on the Engagement Paper: Well–Being in Our Schools, Strength in our Society — March 2017 submission-on-well-being-in-our-schools-engagement-paper.pdf
• Submission on Bill 92, an Act to amend the School Boards Collective Bargaining Act, 2014 — March 2017 bill-92-submission-to-standing-committee-on-general-govt.pdf
• OSSTF/FEESO Submission to the Discussion Document: Ontario’s Well-Being Strategy for Education — October 2016 submission-ont-well-being-strategy-edu-oct-2016.pdf
• OSSTF/FEESO Submission to the Ministry of Labour on the Changing Workplaces Review — September 2015 submission-labour-changing-workplaces-review-june-2015.pdf
• OSSTF/FEESO Submission to the Minister’s Community Hub Framework Advisory Group — June 2015 submission-community-hub-framework-june-2015.pdf
• OSSTF/FEESO Submission to the Ministry of Education on Concussion Prevention, Identification and Management — October 2013 submission-concussion-prevention-october-2013.pdf
• OSSTF/FEESO Submission on Bill 88 : Child and Family Services Amendment Act – November 27, 2013 submission-bill-88.pdf
• OSSTF/FEESO Submission to Building the Next Phase in Ontario’s Education Strategy – November, 2013 submission-building-next-phase-education-strategy.pdf
• OSSTF/FEESO Minimum Wage Advisory Panel Submission – October 8, 2013 minimum-wage-advisory-panel-submission-oct-2013.pdf
• OSSTF/FEESO Ontario Pre-Budget Submission 2013 ontario-budget-submission-2013.pdf
• Submission to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities: Strengthening Ontario’s Centres of Creativity, Innovation and Knowledge – September 25, 2012 submission-strengthening-ontario-s-centres-of-creativity.pdf In this submission, OSSTF/FEESO makes recommendations related to changes to post-secondary education that have been proposed by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities. Included in these recommendations are a caution about taking a quantity over a quality approach to change, as well as the need for adequate funding to increase the number of faculty, support staff and infrastructure.
• Submission to the Ministry of Labour Consultation: Prevention Starts Here: Health & Safety at Work - June 28, 2012 submission-prevention-starts-here.pdf In response to the government’s request for input on their Prevention Starts Here workbook, OSSTF/FEESO provided feedback on nine specific questions.
• Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy for Bill 14, Anti-Bullying Act, 2012 – May 22, 2012 submission-bill-14-anti-bullying-act.pdf In this submission, OSSTF/FEESO agrees with the bill’s intent and applauds the inclusion of cyber-bullying. It also states the need for effective professional development for educators as well as a strong curriculum to support efforts to stop bullying. OSSTF/FEESO also recommends that the bill clearly define how school and board administration will take appropriate action when incidents of bullying are reported.
• Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy for Bill 13, Accepting Schools Act, 2012 – May 17, 2012 submission-bill-13-accepting-schools-act.pdf In this submission, OSSTF/FEESO welcomes the intent of Bill 13 and stresses the importance of Gay Straight Alliance Groups. Good professional development for educators are recommended as is the need for meaningful intervention of bullying.
• Submission to the Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s Public Services - December 23, 2011 submission-reform-ontario-public-services.pdf In this submission, OSSTF/FEESO makes recommendations to the Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s Public Services on how positive changes can be made in the delivery of services in the education sector without sacrificing the public education system.
• Submission to the Ministry of Education on its Draft Fundraising Guidelines – November 28, 2011 submission-draft-fundraising-guidelines.pdf This submission outlines the Federation’s position on fundraising in schools, including some suggestions to the government as to how they should revise their draft document on the matter.
• Submission to the Department of Finance on Financing the Employment Insurance program - October 26, 2011 submission-ei.pdf In this submission OSSTF/FEESO outlines its position that the government should pay for additional costs of the EI program that arise due to high unemployment during difficult economic times.
• Submission to the Ontario Human Rights Commission on the Human Rights and Mental Health Research and Policy Consultation Paper – May 4, 2011 submission-human-rights-commission.pdf OSSTF/FEESO makes recommendations on improving conditions for improving conditions for those with mental health issues and for raising awareness and educating the public on these issues.
• Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy for Bill 160, Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011 – April 18, 2011 submission-bill-160-en.pdf This submission outlines the changes OSSTF/FEESO hopes to see in Bill 160 in order for it to more closely reflect the intentions of the Expert Panel.
• Submission to the WSIB Funding Review – March 30, 2011 submission-wsib-funding-review.pdf This submission covers premium rates, rate groups, employer incentives, occupational disease, indexation of partial disability benefits and coverage.
• Submission to Grants for Student Needs 2011/2012 - January 25, 2011 submission-grants-student-needs-en.pdf This submission describes the position of OSSTF/FEESO on a number of issues relating to the ongoing success of public education in Ontario. Issues include: Student distribution and school configuration, schools as community hubs, adult education, government initiatives, funding student credits, funding for special education programs, and provincial framework agreements.
• Submission to the Ontario Ministry of Finance on the 2011 Provincial Budget – December 16, 2010 submission-budget-2011-en.pdf This submission establishes the Federation’s position on a number of issues that will be affected by the upcoming Provincial budget, including: Adult Education, Special Education, and University Funding.
• Submission to the Ministry of Finance on Securing Our Retirement Future submission-securing-our-retirement-future-en.pdf This submission outlines the Federations stance on pension reform, including its recommendation of defined benefit pension plans that are protected from inflation through indexation.
• Submission to the Ministry of Education on Special Education Funding - October 15, 2010 submission-special-education-grant-funding.pdf In this submission OSSTF/FEESO recommends that the Ministry reconsider the timing of the Fall 2010 Sector Discussions to allow for a more in-depth review of the Special Education Grant.
• Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy on Bill 242, Early Learning Plan submission-bill-242.pdf This submission outlines the recommendations of OSSTF/FEESO on Bill 242, Early Learning Plan.
• Submission on fundraising, corporate partnerships and fees in elementary and secondary schools - January 2010 submission-fundraising-corporate-partnerships-fees.pdf In this submission, OSSTF/FEESO states its commitment to ensuring that public education provides equal access to a comprehensive and well-rounded education. It raises concerns about the need and methods of fundraising and offers some sound guiding principles.
• OSSTF/FEESO voices concerns over Bill 168 submission-bill-168.pdf OSSTF/FEESO recommends the implementation of effective and meaningful workplace violence prevention programs and training that would actually protect all those in the education setting. It is essential to recognize that some students are threatening, aggressive and even violent and, as such, are a hazard to those who work with them. Employers must recognize their responsibility to act promptly and effectively to respond to all safety concerns. The belief in a student’s unfettered right to learn must be balanced against the worker’s right to safety.
• Submission on Bill 177, The Student Achievement and Board Governance Act, 2009 – October 27, 2009 submission-bill-177-final.pdf This document comprises OSSTF/FEESO’s Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy on Bill 177, The Student Achievement and School Board Governance Act, 2009.
• Bill 177 - Provincial Interest Regulation Consultation Paper Submission to the Ministry of Education, September 9, 2009 submission-bill-177.pdf
• Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy on Bill 157, an Act to Amend the Education Act - May 6, 2009 submission-bill-157.pdf This document comprises OSSTF/FEESO’s Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy on Bill 157, an Act to Amend the Education Act - May 6, 2009.
• Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy regarding Bill 152, The Poverty Reduction Act, 2009 - April 27, 2009 submission-bill-152.pdf This document comprises OSSTF/FEESO’s Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy regarding Bill 152, The Poverty Reduction Act, 2009. It outlines OSSTF/FEESO’s concerns about how poverty impacts our students and their families, as well as our communities, and makes recommendations on how to address those concerns. 
• OSSTF/FEESO Submission to the MCI Review of Ontario’s Non-Credit ESL/FSL Programs submission-mci-consultation-adult-esl.pdf This document comprises OSSTF/FEESO’s input to the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration’s review of Ontario’s Non-Credit English/French as a Second Language Program.
• OSSTF/FEESO Submission to the Ministry of Education’s Governance Review Committee - February 2009 submission-governance-review-committee.pdf This document comprises OSSTF/FESSO’s input to the Ministry of Education’s Governance Review Committee February 2009 on the topics of Modernizing the Education Act, Identifying Effective Governance Practices, Appointing School Board Leaders and Strengthening School Board Accountability.