ONTARIO LIBERALS RELEASE EDUCATION RECOVERY PLAN

TORONTO – Ontario Liberals are committed to reversing Doug Ford’s cuts to public education and putting our kids at the centre of the economic recovery. The Ontario Liberal Education Recovery Plan would invest in a safe September featuring smaller class sizes, better ventilation in classrooms and much more support for kids with special needs and mental health challenges.
“The best place for our children to learn is in a safe classroom, receiving top-notch, face-to-face instruction from Ontario’s educators,” said Ontario Liberal Leader, Steven Del Duca. “As Premier, I would deliver a return to school that gives parents the peace of mind they need to send their kids back, while providing temporary virtual learning for those who still have concerns.”

For every dollar we spend on public education, $1.30 is returned to the economy. The Ontario Liberal plan is a direct investment in our economic recovery that will pay for itself through increased tax revenues for the province.
“It’s time we reverse Doug Ford’s cuts, end the chaos and get our publicly funded education system back on track,” added Del Duca. “Ontario Liberals are investing in a better, stronger future.”
The Ontario Liberal Education Recovery Plan would:
•Cap all class sizes at 20 students to ensure that dedicated teaching time and direct student-teacher support gets learning back on track.
•Invest in 1,000 new mental health professionals across our school system to provide counselling and support to students that are struggling with their mental health.
•Ensure students with special needs have the direct support they need by investing in 5,000 new special education workers.
•Take the time needed to fully understand the learning gaps caused by revolving closures and online learning, and cancel the 2022 EQAO while those gaps are being assessed.