Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association

OECTA advocates for the welfare of teachers and students, promotes the principles of Catholic education and the strength of Ontario’s publicly funded Catholic education system, and supports efforts to achieve social and economic justice.

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May 14, 2021

Ford government playing political games to distract from failure to keep schools open safely

“Our Association has been trying for over a year now to engage this government on how our schools can operate safely and effectively during this pandemic. We have been rebuffed at every turn."

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Mar 25, 2021

Joint statement on Ontario budget from unions representing education workers

As the province enters the third wave of the pandemic, the Ford government is delivering a budget that fails to even keep education spending in line with the rate of inflation and enrolment growth.

In cahoots

Feb 18, 2021

Postponing March Break not in best interest of students, teachers, education workers, and families, education unions say

The government’s decision to postpone March Break does not take into consideration the mental health and wellbeing of those involved.

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Jan 15, 2021

OECTA calls for province-wide school closures

Premier Ford’s rhetoric about a province-wide crisis, including skyrocketing cases for children and youth, does not align with his government’s decision to keep some schools open.

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Dec 1, 2020

Open letter: Our schools are not OK

Adequate safety measures in schools protect everyone. What will it take for the government to listen to the voices of teachers?

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Aug 13, 2020

Ontario's return to school plan fails to meet legal health and safety requirements

Ontario's return to school plan fails to meet legal health and safety requirements say Ontario's four major education unions.

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Jun 25, 2020

Free mental health literacy course for elementary teachers

School Mental Health Ontario recently released a new mental health in action literacy course.

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Apr 23, 2020

OECTA responds to COVID-19

OECTA is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all of our members, employees, and anyone we interact with in a public setting.

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Mar 3, 2020

OECTA to hold province-wide walkout March 5

The Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association has announced that it is planning a one-day, province-wide walkout on Thursday, March 5.

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Feb 13, 2020

Elementary and secondary educators across Ontario will stand up against cuts to public education

Elementary and secondary teachers and education workers will stand up to the Ford government's education cuts by participating in a one-day walkout across the province.

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