Submission to the 2023-2024 Education Funding Consultations – November 15, 2022
OSSTF/FEESO is very concerned that public education continues to be underfunded. The government continues to short-change Ontario’s students, with the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario projecting annual shortfalls in education funding totalling $6.0 billion through 2027-28. Our submission is contained in two parts. Part A responds directly to the Funding Engagement Guide and the questions posed by the Ministry of Education, and Part B, which provides additional submissions on education funding.
OSSTF/FEESO Submission to the Ministry of Education on Modernizing Education – March 1, 2022
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
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
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
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.