In 2014 Torontonians were made to believe that in John Tory’s election we were making a compromise, a reasonable middle of the road politician who respected good governance and progressive values. It is no longer clear that is the direction Toronto is headed.
The Toronto District School Board is the largest school board in Canada. It is a complex organization whose role is to meet the educational needs of a broad and diverse student population.
The recent Review of the Toronto District School Board by Margaret Wilson and the consequent 13 directions from Education Minister Liz Sandals are troubling to say the least.
The ongoing labour dispute with the private contractors charged with delivering transit service to residents of York Region continues. It is clear that the private operators have no incentive to settle the strike, and that York Region Council is satisfied to see thousands of residents denied transit service.
