OPSBA held its 2023 Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park on November 27, with more than 40 Board of Directors members and designates attending nearly 45 meetings throughout the day with Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) from across Ontario, representing all parties in the Legislature. The purpose of OPSBA’s Advocacy Days are to re-introduce OPSBA and its priorities to the government and the opposition parties. It is also an opportunity to increase and elevate the overall awareness of the Association and its advocacy efforts. Trustees attended Question Period in the morning, with many MPPs introducing their local trustees to the House by name. In the evening, a reception was held for MPPs and their staff. OPSBA provided four handouts to each MPP, supporting our recent Grants for Student Needs (GSN) submission:

• Indigenous Education
• Education Funding (Mental Health Supports; Special Education; Student Transportation)
• School Capital and Facilities
• GSN Executive Summary

OPSBA Advocacy Day News Release: Supporting Students and Public Education in Ontario

Photos from the day are available on our Google Drive.