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Ontario Bill 98

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
June 08, 2023
Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023
  • aled and replaced with “equivalent learning” means a learning situation approved under section 8.1; (“formation équivalente”) 2 Amendments to the Education Act include updates to language relating to special education, new regulation-making powers for boards and the Minister, and requirements for boards to adopt codes of conduct with set processes for breaches, among other related and consequential amendments. SCHEDULE 3 ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS ACT, 1996 Several amendments have been made to the Ontario College of Teachers Act, including the ability for the Investigation Committee to require remedial training or education and for the Discipline Committee to deal with members convicted of criminal offenses. The Registrar, instead of the employer, would become the complainant under certain circumstances, and transitional matters have been addressed.
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  • Yea (77)
  • Nay (29)
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • aled and the following substituted: “equivalent learning” means learning that, in the opinion of the Minister, is equivalent to that required for a secondary school graduation diploma or a certificate of achievement; (“formation équivalente”) 2 Clause 8 (1) (a) of the Act is amended by striking out “special education” and substituting “adapted education”. 3 Section 8.2 of the Act is amended by adding the following subsections: Regulations, participation in prescribed activities (4)  The regulations may provide for the participation of a board of a school district in any activity that is prescribed and that is related to the purposes of this section. Board entities (5)  The regulations may provide that a board of a school district may establish or continue a board entity in accordance with the regulations. 4 The Act is amended by adding the following sections: Provision of equivalent apprenticeship learning 8.4  (1)  The

SteelmanSpren Against

  • Steelman Argument: Opposing the amendments made by Bill 98 to the Early Childhood Educators Act, Education Act, and Ontario College of Teachers Act is a valid position from a right-wing, anti-government perspective. These amendments grant more power to the government and regulatory bodies, which can be seen as an infringement on individual freedom and autonomy. 1. Authorizing the Complaints Committee to require continuing education or remediation programs for members can be seen as unnecessary government intervention. It assumes that members are not already adequately trained and competent in their roles, and it imposes additional burdens on them. 2. Allowing the Complaints Committee and the Discipline Committee to deal with members convicted of offenses under the Criminal Code in particular ways can be seen as a violation of due process. It gives these committees the power to impose punishments on members without proper legal proceedings, potentially leading to unfair treatment. 3. Shifting the role of the complainant from the employer to the Registrar in cases where an employer's report is filed can be seen as a bureaucratic overreach. It takes power away from employers and places it in the hands of the government, potentially undermining the employer-employee relationship. 4. Removing the requirement for a child to be supervised by a member in order to be eligible for funding in relation to a complaint or report of sexual abuse or prohibited acts involving child pornography can be seen as a weakening of child protection measures. It allows for funding to be provided even if the member did not directly supervise the child, potentially putting children at risk. 5. The amendments to the Education Act, such as the Minister's powers and regulation-making powers, can be seen as an expansion of government control over education. This can be seen as a threat to local autonomy and parental rights, as it gives the government more authority to dictate curriculum, training, and policies. Overall, from a right-wing, anti-government perspective, the amendments made by Bill 98 can be seen as an overreach of government power and a threat to individual freedom and autonomy. These amendments grant more authority to regulatory bodies, shift power away from employers, and expand government control over education.
Third Reading
  • June 8, 2023, noon
  • Passed
Royal Assent
  • June 8, 2023, noon
  • Read

Assembly Motion No. 4362

43rd Parl. 1st Sess. (ON)
June 8, 2023, 10:15 a.m.
  • Bill 98
  • Latest: Royal Assent received. Statutes of Ontario 2023, chapter 11
  • Third Reading of Bill 98, An Act to amend various Acts relating to education and child care.

Assembly Motion No. 4361

43rd Parl. 1st Sess. (ON)
June 8, 2023, 10:15 a.m.
  • Bill 98
  • Latest: Royal Assent received. Statutes of Ontario 2023, chapter 11
  • Motion for closure on the motion for Third Reading of Bill 98, An Act to amend various Acts relating to education and child care.
Second Reading
  • May 29, 2023, noon
  • Passed

Assembly Motion No. 4209

43rd Parl. 1st Sess. (ON)
April 24, 2023, 10:15 a.m.
  • Bill 98
  • Latest: Royal Assent received. Statutes of Ontario 2023, chapter 11
  • Second Reading of Bill 98, An Act to amend various Acts relating to education and child care.

Assembly Motion No. 4208

43rd Parl. 1st Sess. (ON)
April 24, 2023, 10:15 a.m.
  • Bill 98
  • Latest: Royal Assent received. Statutes of Ontario 2023, chapter 11
  • Motion for closure on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 98, An Act to amend various Acts relating to education and child care.
First Reading
  • April 17, 2023, midnight
  • Passed