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ETFO responds to classroom supplies announcement

3/11/2026

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Ministry supervision is failing Ontario students: Local ETFO presidents demand transparency, collaboration

3/10/2026

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Ontario’s Education Unions Call for an Early Start to Bargaining to Best Support Students and Families

3/02/2026

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Statement on school tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia

2/11/2026

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A teacher interacting with her class. A lineup of students boarding a school bus

About us

ETFO represents approximately 83,000 members that include public elementary teachers, occasional teachers, education support personnel, professional support personnel and designated early childhood educators. ETFO provides protective and professional services for members and promotes equity and social justice within the education system and the broader society. ETFO is a social justice and equity seeking organization.

Upcoming Events

Mar.

31

A day dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, and a celebration of their contributions to society.

Mar.

31

National Indigenous Languages Day
National Indigenous Languages Day

Apr.

02

World Autism Awareness Day
The UN declared World Autism Awareness Day to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.

Apr.

08

A day to encourage everyone to work together to prevent bullying.

Apr.

08

A day to encourage everyone to work together to prevent bullying.

Apr.

22

Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.

Apr.

22

Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.

Apr.

28

On April 28, we remember those who lost their lives or had their lives changed forever because of a workplace injury or occupational disease.

May

01

Annual recognition and celebration of North American Jews' achievements and contributions.

May

01

May Day – International Workers Day
A celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labour movement.

May

01

The month of May in Ontario is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of Canadians from over 30 countries that make up the Asian and South Asian diaspora.

May

01

Mental Health Awareness Month
A teacher signs math numbers for a student with Down Syndrome.
A teacher reads to students outdoors. A teacher reads to a group of children indoors.

ETFO Action

As the largest education union in Canada, ETFO actively supports and works with teacher federations, the Ontario Federation of Labour and Canadian Labour Congress to promote union and workers' rights and to advance a social justice agenda, including advocating for progressive policies to counter income inequality as well as promoting strong public services.