Ottawa parents seek answers on school program cuts
Ottawa parents are pressing the OCDSB for answers as it phases out alternative schools and middle French immersion programs. Learn about the community's concerns and the board's plans.
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StatsCan Cuts 850 Jobs, 12% of Executives
Statistics Canada announces a major workforce reduction of 850 positions over two years, including 100 immediate cuts and a 12% reduction of its executive team. Get the full details on the federal agency's restructuring.
Statistics Canada cutting 850 jobs, union warns
Statistics Canada begins cutting 850 positions and 12% of its executives. The union calls it a 'dark time' as over 3,200 workforce adjustment notices are issued. Read the full story.
Alberta town halls address public education issues
A series of town halls across Alberta aimed to raise awareness about critical issues impacting the province's public education system. Learn about the concerns and the call to action.
Nearly 2,000 Federal Jobs Slashed Across Five Agencies
New data reveals nearly 2,000 full-time positions will be cut across five federal departments by 2030, part of broader public service reductions. Discover the impacted agencies and the $1.5B in planned savings.
Toronto's 2026 Budget Plan: Austerity and Tax Implications
Toronto faces fiscal challenges in its 2026 budget, prompting potential service cuts and tax increases. Learn how the city's financial strategy could affect residents.
Finland Teaches Media Literacy to 3-Year-Olds
Finland begins media literacy education in preschool to protect children from disinformation and Russian propaganda. Learn how this proactive model works and its implications for digital resilience.
Finland starts fake news battle in preschool classrooms
Finland is tackling misinformation by teaching media literacy to children as young as preschoolers. Could Canada adopt a similar proactive educational strategy?
Quebec education minister concerned about secularism report
Quebec's Education Minister Bernard Drainville expresses concern over a new report on secularism in schools. Get the details on the findings and the provincial response.
DOGE Committee Fails, Musk Abandons Project
The GOP's DOGE committee, inspired by a meme and backed by Elon Musk, failed to deliver promised spending cuts. Musk now regrets the effort as Republicans vow to continue.
Federal Policy Cuts Create Uncertainty for Ontario College Students
Ontario college students confront an uncertain future as federal policy changes lead to significant budget cuts and staff layoffs. Learn about the impacts on education and student life.
St. Clair College Warns of 2026 Program, Job Cuts
St. Clair College's president has indicated that program reductions and job cuts are possible in 2026 due to financial pressures. Learn about the potential impacts on students and staff.
B.C. Education System Failing Students on Financial Literacy
Eugene You argues B.C. must make financial literacy a mandatory graduation requirement as debt soars and students lack basic money skills. Read why early education is key.
Ontario Plans to Expand Practical Teacher Education
Ontario's Education Minister announces plans to enhance teacher training by expanding the practical, hands-on component of education programs. Learn about the proposed changes and their goals.
Conestoga College lays off 200 staff before Christmas
Nearly 200 full-time employees at Conestoga College have been laid off just before the holidays, sparking criticism. Get the details on this major workforce reduction.
U.S. Appeals Harvard Funding Ruling
The Trump administration is appealing a judge's decision to reverse federal funding cuts at Harvard University. Get the latest details on this ongoing legal and political battle.
Conestoga College lays off close to 200 full-time staff
Conestoga College terminates almost 200 full-time support staff just before the holiday break, sparking concern. Get the full details on this major workforce reduction.
Canadian Universities Face Structural Financial Crisis
A sector-wide review warns Canada's post-secondary system is structurally unsustainable. Federal caps and stagnant funding are forcing cuts, reshaping education for decades. Read the analysis.
$20.2M for new Simcoe County public school
The Ontario government is investing $20.2 million to build a new public school in Simcoe County. The funding, announced in December 2025, aims to address growing community needs.
Ontario's New Kindergarten Curriculum Explained
Ontario has introduced a revised kindergarten curriculum. Learn about the key changes, their goals for early learning, and what they mean for families across the province.
200 Conestoga College employees lose jobs before holidays
Conestoga College terminates almost 200 full-time positions just before the holiday break. Get the full details on this significant workforce reduction in Kitchener-Waterloo.
Bezeses donate $5M to neurodiversity education leader
Philanthropists Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez award a transformative $5 million grant to a pioneering neurodiversity education organization. Discover the impact of this major donation.
RTOERO Rebrands, Names Glenn O'Farrell as New CEO
National education organization RTOERO unveils its new name, Entente Education Canada, and appoints Glenn O'Farrell as CEO to lead its 2026-2030 strategic plan for healthy, active aging. Read more.
Edmonton School Results Decline, Data Reliability Questioned
Edmonton Public Schools' latest report indicates declines in key areas like safety and support, but officials warn numerous caveats, from COVID-19 to job action, complicate the data. Read the full analysis.
Do School Trustees Have a Place in Modern Education?
Political columnist Brian Lilley debates the role of school trustees with Ontario's Education Minister Paul Calandra. Share your thoughts on this critical education issue.
Ontario to Overhaul Education System After Poor Math Scores
Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra discusses a major overhaul of the province's education system following the release of disappointing EQAO math results. Share your thoughts.
Ontario plans changes to school trustee roles next year
Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra announces a review of school trustee powers, with changes expected early next year. Get the latest on this significant education policy shift.
N.B. to spend record $242M on schools in 2026-2027
New Brunswick plans its largest-ever education infrastructure budget of $242 million for 2026-2027, including a new K-8 school for the Moncton region. Learn about the province's major investment.
Alberta details $15M for student mental health
Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced a $15 million funding plan for student mental health supports on Dec. 3, 2025. Learn how the province aims to tackle this critical issue.
Ontario education minister appoints himself supervisor of school board
Ontario's Education Minister Paul Calandra has appointed himself interim supervisor of a northern Ontario school board, taking direct control. Get the full story on this provincial intervention.
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