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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 2d

Proud to stand with my colleagues, parents, educators and students to demand proper funding for our schools. While schools are crumbling from $6 billion in cuts, the Education Minister brags about his government’s record. Minister, cuts are nothing to be proud of. Fund our schools!

#onpoli #onted

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 2d

Bill 33 will be up for debate in a couple weeks. Let’s stand together and tell Doug Ford and Minister Calandra to keep their hands off our schools.

Send them an email today: ontariondp.ca/hands-off-our-schools

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 2d

Parents and communities deserve transparency and a voice in decisions about their schools. Unfortunately, the OCDSB supervisor is making important decisions without meaningful consultation. Instead of hiding behind closed doors, he should be engaging the community.

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Parents seek answers from OCDSB supervisor

Parents with children in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board say they’re searching for answers from the schoolboard’s supervisor after he scrapped the controversial overhaul of elementary progra...

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 3d

As they prepare to close their doors for the final time on November 1, I encourage everyone to visit and take advantage of their buy four, get the fifth free sale and to help celebrate this beloved local landmark.

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 3d

Yesterday, I stopped by the Book Market in Nepean to thank Dianne and her team for 50 incredible years of serving our community.

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 4d

Yesterday's announcement from OCDSB Supervisor Bob Plamondon raises a lot of questions and parents deserve answers.

#onted #onpoli

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Yesterday's announcement from OCDSB Supervisor Bob Plamondon raises a lot of questions and parents deserve answers. #onted #onpoli | Chandra Pasma

Yesterday's announcement from OCDSB Supervisor Bob Plamondon raises a lot of questions and parents deserve answers. #onted #onpoli.

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 4d

Read the full statement here:
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PASMA: This government is doing what it does best: hiding decisions behind closed doors

OTTAWA WEST – NEPEAN – Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Education Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West – Nepean) responded to news that the Ford government has directed school boards under supervision to stop l...

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 4d

The Minister’s move to ban livestreams of school board committee meetings is part of a broader pattern: Ford’s government is making decisions behind closed doors, while parents and communities are left in the dark. Ontario families deserve openness, not secrecy.

#onted #onpoli

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 5d

When you underfund education, you leave kids behind. Ford’s failure to invest in supports and resources for children with special needs is a choice and it’s hurting real children every day. Inclusion requires investments. #onpoli #onted

Many autistic students are denied a full education — here’s what we need for inclusive schools

Integrating autistic students fully and meaningfully in classrooms is important for their education, for broader classrooms as well as for families’ employment security and well-being.

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 5d

A new poll shows that majority of Ontarians oppose Ford's decision to eliminate trustees. Parents and communities want local voices in education, not hand-picked supervisors with no accountability or transparency.

Click here for more details: www.etfo.ca/news-publica...

#onted

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 5d

Merci au directeur de l’éducation, Jean-François Boulanger, et à la présidente du CCJL, Johanne Lacombe, pour leur accueil chaleureux.

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 5d

Hier, j'ai eu l’occasion de rendre visite au personnel du Consortium Centre Jules-Léger, qui célèbre cinq ans d’éducation spécialisée par et pour les francophones. Je suis toujours heureuse d’appuyer et de plaider en faveur d’un investissement continu dans l’éducation en langue française. 1/2

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 6d

Wishing a joyful and blessed Sukkot to the Jewish community in Ottawa West–Nepean, a time for celebration of gratitude, community, and resilience.

Chag Sukkot Sameach to all who are celebrating!

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 6d

Tell Doug Ford to keep his hands off our schools: ontariondp.ca/hands-off-our-schools

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 6d

The Ford government's handling of the Skills Development Fund is exactly why we cannot trust them to take over our schools. Too often, this government has prioritized giving handouts to insiders rather than real investments in classrooms and students.

#onpoli

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The Ford government's handling of the Skills Development Fund is exactly why we cannot trust them to take over our schools. Too often, this government has prioritized giving handouts to insiders rathe...

The Ford government's handling of the Skills Development Fund is exactly why we cannot trust them to take over our schools. Too often, this government has prioritized giving handouts to insiders...

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 7d

On World Teachers' Day, we honour and celebrate all the incredible educators who help shape and lead the next generation of learners. But they can't do it alone. They need more funding, better resources, and smaller class sizes. Let's build a better system that respects and supports teachers.

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 9d

According to the AG, the HCRA has fast-tracked license renewals for 124 licensees who had open complaints, but my constituents who filed complaints four years ago still haven't received a response.

The HCRA is supposed to protect homebuyers not bad builders.

#onpoli

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Auditor says Ontario homebuyers could be at risk from weak builder vetting

A regulatory body meant to protect new homebuyers from problem builders and sellers is effectively failing to meet its mandate, Ontario’s auditor general says.

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 9d

It was the PQCHC and Bayshore Park Community Garden and Oven Harvest Fair and Pizzapalooza last weekend! Loved seeing the Bayshore pizza oven in action, connecting with community members, and enjoying the local performers in the park.

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 10d

You can send an email too by following this link: ontariondp.ca/hands-off-our-schools

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 10d

We spoke with neighbours last night about Bill 33.

Everyone is outraged about this government's attacks on the right of parents and communities to have a say in local schools, so they were more than happy to sign our petition and send an email to the premier calling on him to withdraw this bill.

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 10d

Inspiring to see so many people out holding the line in solidarity with @opseusefpo.bsky.social members this morning at Algonquin College. I encourage everyone who can to show up and join them on the line today.

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 11d

As Yom Kippur begins, we extend our heartfelt wishes to members of the Jewish community in OWN and beyond.

To all who are observing, may this day bring you peace, strength, and a meaningful connection to your faith, your loved ones, and your community.

G’mar Chatima Tova!

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 11d

En 2001, il a présenté à l’Assemblée législative la motion qui a reconnu le drapeau franco-ontarien comme drapeau officiel de la communauté franco-ontarienne, une étape historique dans l’affirmation de la fierté et de l’identité franco-ontariennes.

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 11d

J’ai été ravie de célébrer le 50e anniversaire du drapeau franco-ontarien avec l’ACFO et des milliers de Franco-Ontariennes et Franco-Ontariens au concert du Cinq Zéro. J’ai également eu l'honneur de rencontrer Jean-Marc Lalonde, ancien député provincial de Glengarry–Prescott–Russell. 1/2

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 11d

In 2001, he presented the motion in the Legislature that recognized the Franco-Ontarian flag as the official flag of the Franco-Ontarian community, a historic step in affirming Franco-Ontarian pride and identity.

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