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ETFO calls for quality professional learning, time to support revised Kindergarten curriculum

12/17/2025

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Statement on the antisemitic terrorist attack in Australia

12/16/2025

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ETFO calls for end to EQAO, redirection of funding to classrooms

12/03/2025

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ETFO responds to education minister withholding EQAO results

11/21/2025

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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

Jan.

04

National Ribbon Skirt Day
National Ribbon Skirt Day

Jan.

20

Martin Luther King Day
A federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan.

24

International Day of Education
A day for the celebration of the role of education for peace and development.

Jan.

27

The anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau was declared International Holocaust Remembrance Day by the UN.

Jan.

27

Family Literacy Day
Family Literacy Day

Jan.

29

National Day of Remembrance & Action on Islamophobia
A day to remember the victims of the hateful attack on a Quebec City mosque on January 29, 2017 and work to end Islamophobia.

Jan.

29

Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year

Feb.

01

Black History Month was adopted by the Ontario government in 1979, thanks to its championing by the Ontario Black History Society.

Feb.

01

Black History Month was adopted by the Ontario government in 1979, thanks to its championing by the Ontario Black History Society.

Feb.

01

Black History Month

Feb.

11

International Day of Women and Girls in Science
A day to work for full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.

Feb.

17

Family Day
The third Monday in February is observed as a regional statutory holiday called Family Day.
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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.