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An elementary school teacher opens the door for more opportunities.

OISE GSA November Council Meeting

Excerpt: "The Ontario government is requiring school boards to establish Student and Family Support Offices, so parents and guardians have a clear, effective way to get help regarding their child’s education and find solutions faster. The offices will act as an additional way to help families get answers on broader community concerns, as well as contentious or complex issues that need to be escalated after speaking with the school. This initiative is one more way the government is delivering on its broader plan to make school boards more accountable and focused on student success with a back-to-basics approach that strengthens student achievement and prepares them for rewarding careers."

Excerpt: "The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program’s focus on affordability has significantly lowered child care costs for families with children under six. In Ontario, at the time of writing this document, the maximum price paid for each child under six attending a licensed child care program (centre or home-based) is $22 per day. Eligible families can claim the federal Child Care Expense Deduction (CCED) and Ontario’s Child Care Tax Credit (also known as Ontario Childcare Access and Relief from Expenses (CARE) Tax Credit). The CCED is calculated as a deduction from gross income and applied against the lower employment income in two-parent families. The CCED maximum deduction for a child aged 0 to 7 is $8,000. The specific eligibility documentation can be found on the CRA website. The CARE is the Ontario refundable tax credit that is applied against a maximum of 75 percent of eligible child care costs, with an upper limit determined by the federal CCED deduction limits."

Excerpt: "Families in Middle Musquodoboit and area in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) are getting more options and improved access to child care. The Province is investing about $4.5 million in the Splash of Color Children’s Centre to add up to 76 new child-care spaces. This project is part of provincial and federal efforts to expand access to child care, supported through the Canada–Nova Scotia Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement."

e-News

Excerpt: "Dear Parents and Guardians, I know that child care costs are a top concern for families, and I am writing to provide an important update about what to expect for next year. I am pleased to share that Ontario has successfully negotiated a one-year extension of the federal child care program which was to expire on March 31, 2026. This extension ensures continuity of the program for the coming year, providing much-needed stability for families and keeping fees at their current average of $19 per day, and a maximum of $22 per day, until at least December 31, 2026."

Excerpt: "Classrooms in Alberta continue to grow and are becoming increasingly complex, and immediate action is needed to address these issues in the public education system. To meet these issues head on, the Class Size and Complexity Cabinet Committee has been created. The cabinet committee will help guide government policy and deploy resources to deal with class sizes and classroom complexity."

L'IEPO et l’Université de l’Ontario français (UOF) ont signé un protocole d’entente officialisant leur volonté commune de resserrer les liens.

The ÃÀÓÕÖ±²¥ (OISE), a faculty of the University of Toronto, and the Université de l’Ontario français (UOF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize the relationship between the two institutions and their shared commitment to strengthening ties in the fields of education and research.

Excerpt: "The government is continuing to ensure growing communities are provided with modern learning spaces to help students achieve success. As announced in the 2025 Ontario Budget, Ontario is investing over $30 billion over the next 10 years, including approximately $23 billion in capital grants, to build new and redeveloped schools and child care spaces. This includes working closely with school boards to ensure infrastructure investments meet the needs of local communities and deliver value for Ontario taxpayers. This investment includes approximately $2 billion for the 2025–26 school year to repair and maintain schools, which will support safe, healthy, accessible and supportive learning environments. For the 2025–26 school year, 41 new schools and additions have opened, creating over 17,700 student spaces, including five French-language school projects."

La professeure Diane Farmer a pris sa retraite après de nombreuses années au CREFO en tant que directrice et professeure titulaire.