TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO:
WHEREAS the Ontario government has made an inflationary cut to education funding, which amounts to approximately $1,500 less per student compared to previous years, leaving school boards like the TDSB struggling to meet the needs of students;
WHEREAS the TDSB, Canada’s largest school board, has faced an ongoing cycle of cuts to essential programs and frontline staff, including educators, special education resources, and mental health supports, impacting the quality of education and the well-being of students;
WHEREAS education is the foundation of a healthy, equitable, and democratic society, and every child in Ontario deserves access to a fully funded public education system that meets their learning and developmental needs;
THEREFORE, we the undersigned petition the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to:
Restore the $1,500 per child inflationary cut to education and launch an independent review of the Ontario government's current funding formula to determine what our children need to exceed.
Download and print the petition HERE and send completed petitions to: MPP Chris Glover, Unit A - 226 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON, M5T 2R9