Ford accuses Ontario teachers’ unions of ‘playing politics’ by opposing back-to-school plan

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Ford accuses Ontario teachers’ unions of ‘playing politics’ by opposing back-to-school plan
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Along with the teachers’ unions, some parents and school boards have expressed concern about the government plan, which does not cut elementary school class sizes

In response to those concerns, the province said boards can access $500 million of their own savings to achieve physical distancing in classrooms.The total number of cases now stands at 40,870, which includes 2,793 deaths and 37,126 cases marked as resolved.

Health Minister Christine Elliott says the “uptick” in cases is due to increases in Peel Region, Toronto and Windsor-Essex. She said 27 of Ontario’s 34 public health regions reported five or fewer cases, while 16 reported no new cases.Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe defended his government's approach to school reopening after criticism from some parents, teachers and doctors.

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