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255,000+ Teachers and Education Workers Unite in Province-wide Day of Action

4/27/2026

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ETFO hosts Putting Young Minds First Symposium on student mental health

4/20/2026

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ETFO rejects education overhaul as an unprecedented rollback of local democracy

4/13/2026

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Teacher education program changes ease recruitment, neglect retention

4/10/2026

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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

May

03

World Press Freedom Day
A day that celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom.

May

05

Red Dress Day-National Day of Awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls
In Canada, Indigenous women and girls are targeted for violence more than any other group.

May

05

Canadian Mental Health Week
During Canadian Mental Health Week, communities, schools and workplaces rally to celebrate, protect and promote mental health.

May

05

Education Week
Education Week is recognized annually during the first full week in May

May

10

Bear Witness Day (Recognizing Jordan’s Principle)
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal first non-compliance order called for Canada to fully implement Jordan’s Principle by May 10, 2016.

May

12

Moose Hide Campaign
Moose Hide Campaign

May

16

World Education Support Personnel Day
A day to celebrate the work of education support personnel.

May

17

​​​On May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) will be recognized by over 130 countries around the world.

May

25

National AccessAbility Week. This annual, national event celebrates the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and the ongoing goal to create a barrier-free society.

Jun.

01

Indigenous History Month
Indigenous History Month

Jun.

01

Injured Workers’ Day
Every year since 1983, Injured Workers' Day is recognized to stand up for those who have been injured or made ill as a result of their work.

Jun.

01

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.