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Fix OSAP ASAP - Bringing the voices of Orléans students to Queen’s Park

Last week, MPP Blais held a virtual town hall with high school students across Orléans on the Ford government’s decision to drastically reduce OSAP supports, pushing more and more students into a greater debt burden. We are calling on the government to fix OSAP ASAP and ensure that students across the province can study and start their lives without a mountain of debt.

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Special Education Funding is Broken

MPP Blais provided notice of dissatisfaction to his question about Special Education funding in December and had the opportunity to debate it now that the Legislature has finally resumed after a prolonged winter break because families across Ontario still aren’t getting the support they need. If the system only works when a story goes viral, then the system is not working.

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When did watching the game turn into a gambling pitch?

Most weekends this winter, you’ll find me where a lot of parents are: in a field house or under a dome, cheering from the sidelines, living on coffee and concession stand food. But lately, there’s something else that follows us everywhere. The betting ads.

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East Urban Community Elementary School Study

The OCDSB is excited to be building a new elementary school with 674 pupil places, located in the East Urban community at 700 Spring Valley Drive. The New East Urban Community Elementary School will welcome students in September 2026.

To prepare for the opening of the new school, they must establish a boundary, define program offerings, and determine the initial grade configuration. They are seeking feedback on these topics from the community schools and the broader public.

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