Susan Rab

Activist. Teacher. Outdoor enthusiast.
(Bill 115 drove me to twitter. Other injustices keeping me here.)

[OSSTF Communications @osstf]

🚨 BREAKING: The Ford government is taking control of four school boards — TDSB, OCDSB, TCDSB, and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic board — in a sweeping move that will likely undermine local democracy.

Minister Calandra claims it’s about “accountability” - but look at Thames Valley, already under ministry supervision:
❌ No public budget presentation
❌ No input from communities
❌ No accountability

This isn’t transparency. It’s a power grab!

Meanwhile, school boards are being forced to do more with less. Since 2018, the Ford government has taken more than $6 billion out of the classroom and funding has fallen FAR behind inflation. As we have said, and @OPSBA has said, per-student funding has dropped by nearly $1500 since Ford took office in 2018, leaving a $693M shortfall across English public boards this year alone!

They're just trying to distact from 7 years of chronic underfunding 😡

📰 Read more: https://t.co/WcLz1oTXSc

#OSSTF #OntEd #OnPoli

[Susan Rab @SusanRab]

@evcoopaloop @OCEU1750 @CUPEOntario I went the next day and they recognized our logo. Solidarity!

[Susan Rab @SusanRab]

Canadian psephology folks:
Have the two leaders of the two biggest political parties ever run in neighbouring ridings before??? Both in the nation's capital??? #cdnpoli #Election2025

Nepean, suburban / Carney
Carleton, rural / Pollievre

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

FACT: Ontario students with special needs wait years to get help — and funding for them has worsened under Doug Ford

Learn More: https://t.co/Wo9JPsFQLb

From @krushowy at the @torontostar: https://t.co/pb7G7Ub1BX

[Mel Gondek @MelodieGondek]

Fewer members performing the same amount of work means quality of service may decline. Everything from the Learning Technologies department to the Planning department is intended for student success. Members take that seriously. #onted should fund properly and on-time.

[Stephanie Kirkey @skirkeyosstf25]

Boards across ON are being forced to make difficult decisions due to the chronic underfunding of education by the Ford govt, pitting one priority against another. Students deserve a properly funded public education system, w/enough staff and supports! #onted @OSSTFD25TBU @osstf

[OSSTF Communications @osstf]

BREAKING: Supreme Court of Canada strikes down provisions of Bill 307 - confirming the Ford government violated fundamental democratic principles.

#OSSTF is holding a media availability today with @ETFOeducators, @OECTAProv from 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Centre Downtown.

#OntEd #OnPoli

[Theo Moudakis @TheoMoudakis]

Please enjoy my cartoon in today's @TorontoStar

[Ahmed Ali @DrAhmednurAli]

Some folks are counting on you to stay home, Ontario. Prove them wrong. Go vote.

[Theo Moudakis @TheoMoudakis]

Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's @TorontoStar

[Labour Council (Ott) @Ottawalabour]

Great Sunday afternoon for a labour canvass in Ottawa West-Nepean with @ChandraPasma Thanks to those who joined including @ufcw175633 @osstfd25 @usw9597dm @OPSEU @UNITEHERE261 Amazing reception at the doors. #onpoli

[Susan Rab @SusanRab]

@marthahradowy Aunties are encouraging this too!

[ONTAutismCoalition @OntAutism]

Families are on the frontlines this election attending town halls, meetings, & demanding answers. Autism is lifelong & policies must reflect that. Your voices matter. Keep speaking up & holding politicians accountable!
#50KIsNotOK #AutismIsLifelong #onpoli #onted #onlab

[Stephanie Kirkey @skirkeyosstf25]

Dug out of the snow so...why not go VOTE? Beat the rush (and possible snow storm) and vote before Feb. 27 for a candidate/party that commits to fixing public education! #onted #onpoli

[Stephanie Kirkey @skirkeyosstf25]

Was great to join @tylerwatt as a candidate who will work to fix public education and health care! There is still time to vote, volunteer &/or donate! #onpoli #onted #ONelxn2025

[Evan Cooper- MSO D25 OSSTF TBU 2019-2027 @evcoopaloop]

@tylerwatt is the strong voice that #Nepean deserves‼️ After being out in the riding again this evening, it is clear his momentum is building. From investing in & safeguarding our public schools to fixing our Healthcare system, it is time to turn Nepean RED‼️💪 @OntLiberal

[Judy Trinh @judyatrinh]

This is being billed as Premier Doug Ford’s presentation to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. I’ve done 9 interviews and have found one American businessman to speak to. The majority of people in this room are Canadian business people worried about Trump tariffs.

[David Pugliese @davidpugliese]

Premier of Nunavut points out he was not consulted about the Conservative promise to build a military base in the Arctic.

[Tyler Watt 🇨🇦 @tylerwatt]

AMAZING day in #Nepean! Thank you to @battip29, @evcoopaloop, and Don for getting more signs in the ground, and for everyone who knocked on doors and made calls today. Let’s win this! #onpoli #OntarioElection #barrhaven #bellscorners

[OSSTF Communications @osstf]

Attn #OSSTF Members: We’re Connecting w/ candidates in #Ottawa #Nepean today!

#OntEd issues & our members’ priorities need to be heard during this provincial election. OLP Candidate Tyler Watt was happy to speak w/ us about the need to fully fund & staff Ontario’s schools.