Workplace Violence – ETFO Health and Safety

Ontario Boosting Efforts to Combat Bullying and Support Student Mental Health

Post author:Tracie Edward
Post published:November 18, 2024
Post category:Mental Health Workplace Violence

Province ensuring more students feel safe, empowered and respected in schools The Ontario government is marking Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week by investing $4.6 million to help combat bullying in schools…

Ontario Students Going Back-to-Basics with Fewer Distractions This Fall

Post author:Tracie Edward
Post published:August 29, 2024
Post category:Indoor Air Quality Workplace Violence

Province limiting cellphone use in class, banning vaping and rolling out more modernized curriculum The Ontario government is investing $47.5 million to support safe and healthy learning, along with implementing…

Ontario Combating Gender-based Violence in Youth

Post author:Tracie Edward
Post published:May 10, 2024
Post category:Workplace Violence

Giving students skills to foster healthy relationships The Ontario government is investing nearly $875,000 to train high school coaches on prioritizing important conversations with young male athletes about youth dating-…

Ontario Cracking Down on Cellphone Use and Banning Vaping in Schools

Post author:Tracie Edward
Post published:April 28, 2024
Post category:Indoor Air Quality Workplace Violence

Province removing distractions from classrooms as part of its back-to-basics plan Ontario is introducing the most comprehensive plan in Canada to reduce distractions in classrooms and improve the health of…

Ontario Reaches Tentative Agreement With ETFO Education Workers

Post author:Tracie Edward
Post published:September 22, 2023
Post category:Government Connections Workplace Violence

Today, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement regarding a tentative central agreement with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Education Workers. “From day one, my focus…

Ontario Combating Violence and Improving Safety in Schools

Post author:Tracie Edward
Post published:April 24, 2023
Post category:Workplace Violence

Investments in youth and community programs will help keep schools safe The Ontario government is investing $24 million to help reduce the risk of violence in schools and promote the…

Ontario Strengthening Protections Against Bullying and Violence at School

Post author:Tracie Edward
Post published:March 22, 2022
Post category:Workplace Violence

Partnerships will Help to Combat Sex-trafficking, Violence and Bullying of Students The Ontario government is investing more than $550,000 in initiatives that will help keep kids safe in class and…

Ontario Increasing Access to Services for Children with Autism

Post author:Tracie Edward
Post published:December 3, 2021
Post category:Workplace Violence

New Independent Intake Organization, Entry to School Program and grants to hire more clinical staff helping to improve outcomes The Ontario government is making it easier for families to access…

Ontario Combats Bullying in Schools

Post author:Tracie Edward
Post published:November 25, 2021
Post category:Workplace Violence

New Funding and Updated Anti-Bullying Protocol Will Protect Students TORONTO — During Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, joined by Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and…

Ontario Taking Bold Action to Address Racism and Inequity in Schools

Post author:Tracie Edward
Post published:July 9, 2020
Post category:Workplace Violence
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The Ontario government is taking bold action to break down systemic barriers in schools and establish discrimination-free classrooms to ensure every student is set up for life-long success. Suspensions Through…