York Pride Parade
This year, we have seen an increase of hate, transphobia, biphobia, and homophobia against our 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. In March, the York Catholic District School Board was in the news regarding members of their community angry over Safe Space stickers created by OECTA in schools. Last month, the YCDSB voted 6–4 against raising the Pride Flag […]
Pride Month: Dyke March
On Saturday, June 24, 2023, join the ETT Status of Women Committee and OSSTF for Pride Toronto’s annual Dyke March. Beginning as a grassroots march, this event is celebrating all things Dyke and Lesbian! This event contains four distinct parts—a rally, a march, a community fair, and an after-party! The rally is the hour before […]
7 road trips in Ontario you have to take before summer ends
In Canada, we cherish the long-awaited summertime. Ontario has many experiences to offer, and with just a few short months of warm weather, road trips are essential. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best road trips in Ontario to soak up the sights. Read more.
TGIF—Queen’s Head Pub
Join the ETT Member Service Committee for a year end social at the Queen’s Head Pub! Buffet food free; 1 drink ticket per member. Additional food/drink can be purchased by members at their own cost. Date: Friday, June 16, 2023 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Queen’s Head Pub (2555 Victoria Park Ave., Scarborough ON M1T 1A3) […]
2023 Annual Bromley Lloyd Armstrong Awards Gala
ETT would is offering 14 tickets on a first come first served basis to all ETT members. Sign up now to attend the 18th Annual Bromley Lloyd Armstrong Awards Gala on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Hosted by the Labour Community Services, Toronto & York Region Labour Council and the Equity Committee, the 18th annual Bromley […]
ETT Annual Dinner 2023
We invite members to register to attend this year’s annual dinner being held on June 22, 2023 at Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex—Exhibition Place, 25 British Columbia Rd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3. (Register soon as there is a maximum capacity limit.) Directions by car Directions by public transit Join us for the cocktail hour between 5:00 […]
Doris Ferguson Memorial Bursary Award
The Elementary Teachers of Toronto (ETT) is offering four bursaries of $100 each, to students who show leadership in the areas of social responsibility, anti-racism, equity, inclusion and/or social justice initiatives in our elementary schools. ETT provides this award to honour the memory of Doris Ferguson, who served as a Community Liaison Officer in Toronto […]
Steward Plus One Mobilization Meeting
ETFO is organizing an in-person Steward plus one Mobilization meeting in every local across the province. ETFO has provided each local with one meeting date opportunity and one location. At the meeting, ETFO will provide a detailed update on what is happening at the central bargaining table, an opportunity for you to get answers to […]
What education members need to know about the new First Home Savings Account
Thinking about buying your first home? Good news. The new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA), designed to help qualifying first-time home buyers save for their home, is here. So, how exactly does this new account work and how can education members leverage it to save for their first home? Read on to learn more […]
6 ways to make better use of your tax refund
Another tax season is in the books, and for many of you, it may mean getting a refund on money paid in taxes. In fact, just over half of the 31 million tax returns filed in 2022 received a refund, at an average amount of $2,176. But, before you rush out to spend it, consider […]
