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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

2 years

Forever grateful 🙏

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

2 years

Kids will be in class. Enough is enough.

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

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Kids have rights, too. They should be in class. CUPE, cancel this strike.

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@Sflecce

2 years

We will use every tool at our disposal to keep schools open. Children should not pay the price for an education union's desire for higher pay. It's just not right.

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Stephen Lecce

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The silence is deafening. I hope this powerful ad plays during the Super Bowl tonight in Canada, as it will in the US — serving as a reminder to us all to never be bystanders. #NeverAgain is now.

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I'm calling on CUPE to immediately cancel this strike that will only hurt our kids.

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

1 year

We offered $335 million more over four years for CUPE workers alone. So, why are we here?

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1 year

Hiring educators based on merit, not seniority. We believe the most qualified teacher should always get the job.

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

7 months

It is always a pleasure to see my former boss, @stephenharper . It’s so painfully obvious that now more than ever we would truly benefit from his principled leadership and moral courage on the world stage. Thanks for the good advice, PM!

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

4 years

When it comes to the safety of our students and staff, I’m proud to stand with you. Thank you, sir.

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4 years

No doubt a very difficult call for @Sflecce but, a sound decision. Finally I can say we agree on an issue! Good call! @ETFOeducators #onted #Onpoli

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Kids should be in the classroom. It's as simple as that.

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2 years

Why is CUPE imposing further hardship on kids when they have been through so much? End the illegal strike.

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Stephen Lecce

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2 years

After years of disruption, we will do what is right for Ontario students and keep them in class.

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1 year

We all know what this is really about.

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@Sflecce

2 years

Kids have been through so much. That is why we will not waver from our conviction that every student deserves to be in class.

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

4 years

Finally, students will learn the relevant skills - from coding to financial literacy - they need today & in the future. Do you agree it’s about time? #onpoli

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Stephen Lecce

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We’ve hired nearly 7,000 more education workers and delivered nearly $3 billion in additional funding for publicly funded schools. But none of this matters unless kids are in school, where they belong.

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

2 years

We are using every tool available to government to end this illegal strike and get kids back to class.

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

1 year

After significantly increasing our wage offer, we made clear that we will stay at the table. We will never walk out on Ontario students. We are asking CUPE to do the same.

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Stephen Lecce

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6 months

1 in 3 🇨🇦 youth believe the Holocaust was fabricated or exaggerated. We will not be bystanders as denialism & hate is normalized. To ensure we learn from history, Ontario is expanding Holocaust education in grade 10 - strengthening democratic values & civic education. 🔗:…

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1 year

From day one, our priority was always to keep kids in class.

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Stephen Lecce

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3 years

Schools will remain open — critical for students’ mental health & learning. The Chief Medical Officer of Health has said schools remain safe. Against third wave & VOCs, strong protocols have kept 98.7% of schools open and 74% without any cases. Students deserve to be in class.

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Stephen Lecce

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6 months

As the owner of Cafe Landwer said, the world needs more “hummus not Hamas.” We will not be bystanders in the face of appalling antisemitism. That was one awesome falafel!

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Stephen Lecce

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6 months

It’s deeply unsettling to see an elected Member of Provincial Parliament openly & confidently deny the depravity of this barbaric terrorist attack. The attempt to mainstream denialism is a serious affront to our democracy & undermines our common humanity. It's just not right.

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Stephen Lecce

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7 months

This is the moral clarity we deserve. No double standards, moral equivalency, or whataboutism when dealing with the massacre of innocent civilians. It must be said -- it's Antisemitism on full display when your answer to murdered children is to offer justification. My God...

Doug Ford

@fordnation

7 months

The hate rallies celebrating the kidnapping and slaughtering of innocent Israeli people by terrorists are reprehensible and disgusting. They have no place in Ontario. Now more than ever, we stand with Israel and affirm its right to defend itself and its people.

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Stephen Lecce

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4 years

We raise our children to be civil, decent, and respectful. This language has no place in our democracy. I’m calling on all education union leaders to unequivocally condemn this. Our kids need strong role models. #ONpoli #CDNpoli

Brian Lilley

@brianlilley

4 years

The teachers protesting at the Ontario PC policy conference are keeping it classy. This guy, surrounded by Catholic teacher flags, holds up a sign saying MPP Sam Oosterhoff is “a problem an abortion could have solved.” It’s a sick and disgusting remark. #onpoli #cutshurtkids

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

2 years

100% of parents want their children in class. We will stand up to ensure all kids learn in-class without disruption, right to June. Because it's about the kids, right??

Colin D'Mello | Global News

@ColinDMello

2 years

BREAKING: CUPE, which represents education support workers, says 96.5% of its members voted in favour of a strike. #onpoli #onted

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Stephen Lecce

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4 years

We landed a deal with @ETFOeducators - the largest teachers’ union in Ontario. This is progress for students, during this period of uncertainty. #ONpoli

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Stephen Lecce

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2 years

Effective immediately, extra-curricular activities, music classes, & high-contact sports are BACK. Supported by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario is restoring extra-curricular experiences that build leadership & team skills, and positive mental & physical health.

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

4 years

I am officially petitioning @FoodNetworkCA to put this on the air. #CanadianBakeBoss 🇨🇦

Doug Ford

@fordnation

4 years

Do you know what one of the most popular ways to manage stress is? Baking! Stay tuned for some long-weekend inspiration... #cheesecake

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

1 year

Students are returning to class. And we know they need to stay there.

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1 year

Kids will be in class tomorrow. Exactly where they belong.

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

4 years

Haven’t Ontario families had enough? #StrikesHurtKids #onpoli

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

5 years

BREAKING: Schools across Ontario will remain OPEN tomorrow. ✔️ Our Government will always put your kids first. #onpoli #onted

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

1 year

Our government fulfilled our end of the deal by putting forward significantly improved offers. CUPE has rejected all of these offers. Ever so casually, they have again put the province on a path to a strike. My reflections below on what is really driving the latest strike. 🧵

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Stephen Lecce

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4 years

It’s time we name & shame OSSTF’s unacceptable demands: They want a $1.5B compensation increase, or else there'll be further strikes. This is wrong. And I won’t sit idle. #onpoli

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Stephen Lecce

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7 months

It's clear that our country would immeasurably benefit from *mandatory* Holocaust education in all schools, from coast to coast to coast. Now more than ever. #NeverAgain must be more than a hashtag. It must be a national imperative embraced through education - so that we…

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center

@CanadianFSWC

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FSWC is appalled that Canada’s Parliament gave a standing ovation to a Ukrainian veteran who served in a Nazi military unit during the Second World War implicated in the mass murder of Jews and others. An apology and explanation is owed.

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

11 months

Ontario's NEW language curriculum embraces the time & tested strategies that have worked for generations: 📚return to phonics ✍️reinstating cursive writing 📖critical thinking skills (not teaching what to think, but how to think) Our plan will improve literacy & life skills!

CP24

@CP24

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Cursive writing to be reintroduced in Ontario schools this fall

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

7 months

You have lost all moral authority when you hold such antisemitic hate in your heart that you can't bring yourself to condemn the murder of civilians by a genocidal terrorist group. @MaritStiles must remove @SarahJama_ from caucus & stand up to the vile dehumanization of Jews.

Global News Toronto

@globalnewsto

7 months

Ontario MPP faces calls to step aside over Hamas-Israel conflict comments

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

4 years

Protecting the system may serve the union brass, but not Ontario students. It’s about time someone said the truth: qualification and merit must trump over union seniority. #onpoli

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

4 years

Teacher union leaders think raising taxes on working people for higher compensation and benefits is a good idea. We disagree. #ONpoli

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

2 months

“Every citizen on earth will be showing up to work… every front-line worker from transit to nurses will be going to work and I expect the same for our educators.”

Global News Toronto

@globalnewsto

2 months

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the solar eclipse is a chance to 'inspire' students as some schools plan to close. READ MORE:

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Stephen Lecce

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Despite flatlined student enrolment: ✔️50% increase in education workers since 2002 ✔️Nearly 7,000 additional education workers hired since we took office in 2018 None of this matters unless kids are in class.

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

2 months

Stop the madness. Kids deserve to be in class.

Kristin Rushowy

@krushowy

2 months

Ford government says solar eclipse is no excuse for teachers to work at home, as Toronto Catholic elementary teachers are urging. #onted via @torontostar

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

5 years

Intergenerational debt is morally indefensible. The next generation deserve better. #onpoli

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

6 years

It's a new day in Ontario. I'm ready to get to work #ForThePeople of #Vaughan #KingTownship ! #PCPO #FordNation #ONpoli #ONelxn

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This is an appalling lack of judgement from an individual in charge of caring for the safety of all students & staff. I've made this position known to the leadership of @PeelSchools over the weekend. I expect school leaders to bring us together, to stand up for values of…

CIJA

@CIJAinfo

6 months

Targeting Canadian Jews because of incidents unfolding in the Middle East is antisemitism, pure and simple. How are Jewish students in @PeelSchools supposed to feel safe when school officials think antisemitic hate acts are acceptable?

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Stephen Lecce

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With 80 cents on every dollar spent on compensation in education, it’s about time we stand up for investment in our students. #StrikesHurtKids #onpoli

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

4 years

These negotiations are about wages and benefits. Let’s be under no illusions, it always always is. #StrikesHurtKids

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3 years

We are determined to get kids safely back into class — essential to their mental health, well-being, and development. Do you agree?

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Stephen Lecce

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2 years

We will ensure children remain in class. Period.

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4 years

Tell teacher union leaders you OPPOSE their directive to walk out on kids. #StrikesHurtKids

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1 year

We are countering antisemitism & hate, because those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. For the first time, Holocaust ed will be mandated in elementary schools, w/ expanded resources & training for students, educators, & families. #HolocaustEducationWeek

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Stephen Lecce

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4 years

The teacher unions believe: Seniority > Merit We believe that your child should be taught by the best individual possible. Where do you stand?

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4 years

We are standing strong to ensure Ontario’s education system belongs to the students of this province. RETWEET if you agree. #ONpoli

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1 year

Delivering stability for students. See my statement below 👇🏼

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Stephen Lecce

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5 years

Stephens unite 👊🏼 Always grateful for the advice, PM!

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6 months

This is why it's critical we teach about the perils of extreme ideologies, including Marxism. And stop romanticizing dictatorial regimes that persecute, enslave and oppress their own people. We need to impress upon young people the sacrosanct values of democracy & freedom over…

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Stephen Lecce

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4 years

My negotiators had the mandate to get a deal, the unions turned our offer down to instead enrich their benefit plan. It's not right, and it's certainly not in the interest of students. #onpoli

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4 years

Strikes. Hurt. Kids. I’m focused on keeping Ontario students in class. #onpoli

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

4 years

My Nonna Nina turned 96! Sadly, we couldn’t visit the long-term care home & it broke our hearts. BUT a support worker FaceTimed her family! It’s the little things in life... THANKS to front-line workers for demonstrating humanity & care in the darkest moments. Baci, Nonna! 💕

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@Sflecce

4 years

Today, 2 million students should be in class. The unions should be negotiating, not escalating. #onpoli

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2 years

THANKS to my family, hard working team, and this amazing community for your continued support. Humbled. Energized. Ready.

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4 years

Unions escalate. Government compensates. We stand with parents 👊 #onpoli

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4 years

In this province, we celebrate success. That means we must protect those positive milestones like graduating & prom for our kids. Are you with me? 🎓

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4 years

We insist on the best teacher at the front of your child’s classroom. We must demand better for our students. #onpoli

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The best teacher for the job. That’s what students deserve, parents expect, and what our government will deliver.

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@Sflecce

4 years

I am fighting to invest in students. Union leaders are fighting for a $1.5 billion increase to compensation. The contrast could not be clearer. #StrikesHurtKids

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@Sflecce

4 years

We are fighting for students. Unions are striking for ⬆️ salary. #StrikesHurtKids

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@Sflecce

4 years

OSSTF should call off this needless strike. Now. Enough is enough. #StrikesHurtKids

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Stephen Lecce

@Sflecce

3 years

@randyhillier This parallel is profoundly insulting to the millions who perished at the hands of a tyrannical Nazi regime. Good grief. Shame on you.

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4 months

Across the GTA, we have witnessed brazen attacks on synagogues, Jewish schools & businesses. This hate-motivated arson is yet another direct assault on Canadian values, pluralism & the rule of law - inciting violence singularly because of one's faith. Call it what it is:…

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5 years

I wish all politicians would remember that there may be three levels of government, but only one taxpayer. RETWEET if you agree. #ONpoli #CDNpoli #TOpoli

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@Sflecce

4 years

When will teacher union leaders recognize the hardship they are imposing on working families? #StrikesHurtKids

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@Sflecce

5 years

Kids are in class this morning, where they belong. #ForTheStudents #onpoli

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@Sflecce

5 years

A child born today will have to wait until their 26th birthday before the federal liberals balance the budget. Prime Minister - young Canadians feel strongly that intergenerational debt is wrong. RETWEET if you agree! #ONpoli #CDNpoli

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Stephen Lecce

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3 years

I stand with Israel against Hamas’ indiscriminate attacks on civilians — committing a double war crime of firing missiles from civilian centres. I reject moral equivalency between a democratic nation and a listed terrorist front whose aim is the annihilation of Jews. 1/2

Linda Frum

@LindaFrum

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I join with these Jewish Organizations to condemn the violence that occurred at a Toronto protest yesterday. Horrified that such an open display of antisemitic violence happened on the streets of Toronto. All Canadians must stand together against hate.

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4 years

I’m hoping the teacher unions will join the government in redoubling efforts to reach a deal and accept private mediation. Students should be in class. #onpoli

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2 months

In a word, my feelings on school boards & teacher unions trying to close schools due to the solar eclipse: outrageous.

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@Sflecce

3 years

You get to an age that when you still have a “Nonna” (grandmother) in your life, you feel incredibly blessed. Baci, Nonna Nina 😘

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@Sflecce

3 years

I took this photo of my mom, and the two loves of her life, on the last birthday we celebrated together in 2019. There isn’t a day that passes that I don’t think of her. Happy birthday, Mom ❤️ We love you more.

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3 years

No girl should miss school because of a period. Advocacy by student leaders made clear that menstrual products are not a luxury, but a necessity. That’s why we are acting to end #PeriodPoverty by sending 6M free products each year for 3 years in partnership @ShopprsDrugMart .

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4 years

I want the best & most qualified teacher to educate your child. It’s a no-brainer. #onpoli

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4 years

Thoughtful conversations with union leaders @OECTAProv , @ETFOeducators , @osstf & @AEFO_ON_CA on the importance of working together to confront #COVID19 . In these unprecedented times, we will do whatever it takes to keep students safe and engaged in learning. Thank you! #ONpoli

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4 years

Let’s end the delay and get a deal done for our kids. #onpoli

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4 years

MPP @RobinMartinPC nails it. The teachers’ union leaders advance the interests of their union members. It’s -literally- their job. But mine is to advance the priorities of students in this province.

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4 years

Standing with parents to keep the focus on their children, not union compensation. And standing firm on our insistence OSSTF ends this needless strike! #StrikesHurtKids

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4 months

The singular mission is to intimidate... It is disturbing that residents are made to feel unsafe in their neighbourhoods, along with elected officials and their families in their homes. All of us must stand up against the normalization of harassment, fear, and the rise of…

hussan

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Breaking: Montrealers rally at Foreign Affairs Minister @melaniejoly 's home to call for an end to Canada's military and diplomatic support for Israeli genocide.

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2 years

This meatball got baptized! God bless my beautiful nephew, Nicholas 🤍

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1 year

While we know kids deserve to be in class on Monday, we have a plan should CUPE proceed with this unnecessary strike. Our plan ensures the continuity of learning for kids, expanded supports for parents, and free child care for critical healthcare workers.

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“We’re with Lecce — firmly on Team Parent” RT if you agree. #onpoli #SupportForParents

Toronto Sun

@TheTorontoSun

4 years

EDITORIAL: Lecce’s plan of action

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Ontario students deserve to be in normal and stable schools right to June.

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4 years

Hands up if you agree. 🙋🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ #StrikesHurtKids #onpoli

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Together, we are going to unleash the full potential of our young people. Incredibly humbled & motivated to serve as your Minister of Education, along side a talented Cabinet. I know my mom is looking down with a smile. #ONpoli #CDNpoli

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Honoured to have met the spiritual leader of #Ahmadiyya Muslim community at #JalsaUK . Inspired by his message of peace. Moved by his embrace of pluralism. Committed to his call for freedom. Thank you, Your Holiness, for your generosity & affection for Canada. #JalsaConnect

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Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise - we have committed *in writing* to protect Full Day Kindergarten. We are maintaining the smallest class sizes *in the nation* for the earliest years. #StrikesHurtKids

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Ti voglio bene, Nonna Nina 🤍 Four generations gathered to celebrate my grandmother's 100th birthday — a blessing in every sense of the word. While her mind is not like it was, she is still as loving as she was when she first held us. We wished her another Centi Anni (100…

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4 years

We are standing up for students and standing firm against union-led escalation. #StrikesHurtKids

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1 year

“We remain on the side of all parents who just want to see their children in the classroom learning. We’ll continue to be at the table to make that happen.”

Ontario government announces plans to support parents in the event of a CUPE strike

Frontline healthcare workers and staff in licensed childcare settings will be given access to free childcare for their elementary-aged children in the event of a strike by school support staff,...

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No Canadian - Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist...no one should be targeted because of their faith or heritage. We need to come together as Canadians to stand-up to this flagrant antisemitism & ALL forms of hate.

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4 years

My message to OSSTF is clear: Cancel this strike. #StrikesHurtKids

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