
School Magazine - Ford’s power grab: How Bill 5 and 33 threaten Ontario’s democracy
Bill 5 buries sweeping changes in a massive bill to reduce public scrutiny and limit debate. Bill 33 centralizes control, reduces transparency, and diminishes local democracy.

Event: Join the Fund Our Schools Phone Zap on Sept 9th
We’re back in school for a new session , so let's come together on an online Phone Zap at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, Sept 9, 2025. We want those responsible to know that they need to fund our schools adequately and we want trustees to know that our communities will not stand for any more cuts.

CBC News: Toronto Teachers, Trustees Speak Out Against Province’s Takeover of 4 School Boards
Ontario has taken control of four school boards — including the Toronto District School Board — citing "mismanagement." CBC's Britnei Bilhete speaks to frustrated community members, who say the real problem is chronic underfunding of schools.

CP24: Critics Call the Ontario Government’s District School Board ‘An Attack’ on Public Education
Melissa Duggan has the details on the pushback after the Ford government announced it would take over four school boards in the province.

CTV News: Local Group Expresses Concerns About Provincial Decision of Take Over the TDSB
The TDSB is among four school boards the Ford government is taking control of, citing financial mismanagement. On Monday, a local group expressed their concerns about the province's decision to take over the TDSB.

CBC News: Coalition of Parents, Teachers, Trustees Speaks Out Against Ontario’s School Board Takeover
A coalition of parents, teachers and trustees is speaking out after the Ontario government announced it would be taking over four school boards where it says "mismanagement" took place.

School Magazine: From the Greenbelt to Our Schools: Paul Calandra is Selling Us Out
Education Minister, Paul Calandra, is on a dangerous path. While ordinary people in this province are struggling to put food on the table, find housing, or pay for basic medications, Calandra is focused on grabbing more power—at the expense of democracy, public education, and community voices.

Event: Join the Fund Our Schools Phone Zap on June 17
Ahead of the final TDSB meeting on June 18, let's come together on an online Phone Zap at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. We want those responsible to know that they need to fund our schools adequately and we want trustees to know that our communities will not stand for any more cuts.

CCPA: Ontario has Underfunded Schools by $6.3 Billion Since 2018
The 2025 Ontario budget has lots of big numbers, but fails to address funding shortfalls in core program areas. CCPA’s same-day budget analysis examined the broad trend, and in an article for The Toronto Star, we discussed postsecondary funding.

Watch: Queens Park Rally calls for Provincial Government to End Cuts to Public Education
Rhianne Campbell has the latest from the official opposition who says the provincial government is failing Ontario students.