MOE Response re CCEYA Consultation
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- 2021 Letters and Briefs, Advocacy - Take Action!, Early Learning & Child Care, Education
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March 1, 2021 – In November 2020, CFUW Ontario Council submitted their recommendations to the Ministry of Education concerning proposed regulations to the Child Care and Early Years Act. On March 1st, 2021, Ontario Council received an update from the Ministry of Education regarding the 2020 consultation. Read the MOE’s update here. Read the CFUW […]
read more2021 Ontario Pre-Budget Submission
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February 10, 2021 CFUW Ontario Council submitted comments to the Ministry of Finance concerning the 2021 Budget focusing on the Caring Economy. As we were limited to 500 words, we only discussed the two current crises of child care and long-term care. Read the pre-budget submission.
read moreJan 22, 2021 – Ontario Health Coalition Press Conference
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Sandy Thomson represented CFUW Ontario Council at this press conference with over 108 participants, regarding LTC. The four key speakers were women who had or have relatives in LTC – a somber moment after each story. The participants were varied. Natalie Mehra, OHC Executive Director announced the Canadian Federation of University Women Ontario Council as […]
read moreOntario Council Response to the 2021-22 Education Funding Guide
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On January 15, 2021 Ontario Council submitted their response to the Ontario 2021-22 Education Funding Guide. The response included comments to 3 questions pertaining to the COVID-19 outbreak response, adjustments to online learning, and use of outdated census data to support students with special needs. Read the submission in its entirety …
read moreCFUW Burlington Supports Halton Women’s Place
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The Club’s Uncrafty Crafter Interest Group created bright, colourful, reusable pouches to hold donated grocery gift cards. CFUW Burlington members donated over $3500 and CFUW Oakville also donated funds to purchase the gift cards. Over 300 pouches with cards were delivered to Halton Women’s Place to be distributed to women in need. Read all about […]
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