New: the Ford government is defending its decision to award the contract for its $750 classroom supplies portal to a single vendor, arguing that consolidating purchases will drive down prices through bulk buying.
Teachers said a single supplier could limit choice & make it harder to obtain specialized materials. https://t.co/lsbLCwumRh
New: Asked the education minister why $300 of the new $750 teacher supply cards is being reallocated from existing school board budgets.
Watch the exchange here:
High school report cards are getting a major overhaul this fall.
Attendance will count for 10% to 15% of a student's final grade. The rest will be split between mandatory exams (20-25 per cent) and course work (65 per cent).
The Ford government says the new formula gives teachers better classroom control, but critics warn the "cookie-cutter" approach could disproportionately penalize vulnerable students. https://t.co/Y5MO2mzy9s
ZELENSKYY: Ukraine has begun the process of bringing the war back to Russia.
Yesterday we struck oil refinery in Tyumen region, that’s already 2,070 km from our border.
We used brand-new drones with flight range of 2,500 km. They will soon be able to fly more than 3,000 km.
We will fly even further, beyond 3,000 km, because we know exactly where all Russian military plants, oil bases, gas storage facilities, and similar targets are located.
We need longer-range tools, and we are developing them right now. Of course, the number of our deep strikes into Russia will also increase every day.
The Bail and Sentencing Reform Act is now law. That means law enforcement have more tools to keep you safe.
From consecutive sentencing to tighter bail rules for repeat offenders, we’re making sure dangerous offenders stay detained and out of your communities.
As Canadians, we have a responsibility to protect the extraordinary landscapes and waters that we have inherited.
Our new Nature Strategy will protect the lakes, forests, mountains, and coastlines that define our country — safeguarding up to 2.4 million km² of our lands and oceans.
This week, the Combatting Hate Act became law.
That means law enforcement has much stronger tools to target those who commit acts of hate against a community, including those who threaten or intimidate people at their place of worship.
Because a fundamental promise of Canada is that you can be who you are and worship how you choose — openly, visibly, proudly, and safely.
When we build together, we build big.
With the Build Communities Strong Fund, we’re building the homes, hospitals, clinics, roads, schools, and transit infrastructure that Canadians need — in B.C. and across the country.