NDP’s Sattler: Liberal school closures hurt communities across Ontario

Jun 28, 2017 @ 21:53

Peggy Sattler, Ontario NDP Education Critic and MPP for London West, issued the following statement:

 

“This morning’s announcement by the Minister of Education is cold comfort to communities across the province that have been hurt by Liberal school closures.

Premier Wynne has done lasting damage by failing to properly fund Ontario’s education system and by slashing millions from the geographic circumstances grant that supports rural and northern schools. 300 schools across Ontario are currently on the chopping block under Premier Wynne’s watch, and won’t be saved by today’s announcement. The last time the Liberals overhauled school closure guidelines, even more schools were closed with families and communities given less say in the process. 

New Democrats have called for a complete moratorium on school closures and a full review of the funding formula and accommodation guidelines. Premier Wynne doesn’t understand that closing schools hurts students, their families and our communities.”