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Thousands of Ontarians to Attend ‘Together for Publicly Funded Education’ Rallies

Thousands of Ontarians to Attend ‘Together for Publicly Funded Education’ Rallies
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Thousands of Ontarians are participating in province-wide rallies to protest the state of the publicly funded education system. The demonstrators are highlighting concerns over a $6.5-billion funding gap, school safety, and the impact of provincial legislation on school boards.

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The protests reflect growing public dissatisfaction with education funding and governance, which may influence upcoming municipal elections.

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Ontario, Oct. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This afternoon, thousands of teachers, education workers, families, and supporters will gather at local community landmarks across Ontario in a major province-wide show of support for publicly funded education. Large crowds will gather at Queen’s Park in Toronto, Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Victoria Park in London, Bell Park in Sudbury and Waverley Park in Thunder Bay. Each ‘Together for Publicly Funded Education Rally’ will be hosted by leaders from Ontario’s major education unions and attended by local teachers, education workers, families, and community members. Media will have the opportunity to hear directly from those experiencing the modern realities of Ontario schools.

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