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ETFO condemns government takeovers of Ontario school boards

1/30/2026

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ETFO celebrates Black excellence while committing to ongoing work of equity, justice

1/30/2026

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

12/17/2025

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Statements

Statement on the antisemitic terrorist attack in Australia

12/16/2025

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A teacher helps some students who are colouring at a table.
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

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.

Feb.

20

World Day of Social Justice
An international day recognizing the need to promote social justice.

Mar.

03

Black Mental Health Day
Black Mental Health Day

Mar.

08

A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

Mar.

21

Observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960.

Mar.

21

World Down Syndrome Day
A day to advocate for the rights of people with Down syndrome

Mar.

22

The United Nations’ (UN) World Water Day theme for 2021 is "Valuing Water." They

Mar.

22

This Earth Hour, March 26 at 8:30 p.m. local time, switch off your lights and #Connect2Earth to draw attention to nature loss in Canada and around the world.

Mar.

22

This Earth Hour, March 26 at 8:30 p.m. local time, switch off your lights and #Connect2Earth to draw attention to nature loss in Canada and around the world.

Mar.

25

International Day of the Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
A day to honour and remember the enslaved people who suffer and die at the hands of the historical and presen day international slavery system.

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.
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.