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We have reached another milestone – 200 signatures. That means we doubled in about 10 days or so. Let’s try to beat that, and double again in one week. Let’s aim to have at least 400 signatures by next weekend. If every signatory adds even one person, we’ll reach our goal, and hopefully exceed it!
Here’s a little graphic that I came across from the Fraser Institute. It’s a few years old, but covers school enrollment in Ontario from 2000-2013. It shows a clear trend towards decreases enrollment in public schools and an almost 10% increase in enrollment in independent schools.
https://www.fraserinstitute.org/file/student-enrolment-in-canada-ontario-infographicjpg
Happy Weekend! 🙂

Progress is moving along well here! We are now at nearly 200 signatures, and increasing steadily. Just had an article passed on to me from the Waterloo Record. As Catholic enrollment decreases, and non-Catholics are being added to fill empty seats, it seems increasingly hard to justify full funding for the Catholic system at the expense of other schools. It appears, to me, that these Catholic schools are operating essentially the same as any other independent school in Ontario, or the rest of Canada. Since other provinces provide equal funding to all independent schools, then it’s time for Ontario to equalize as well. Let’s make this the year that we make the change! Please share widely and help build support for this issue. Thanks! 🙂
https://www.therecord.com/news-story/8107861-catholic-board-has-many-many-non-catholics-so-why-duplicate-funding-john-hendry-says/

We are definitely building momentum on this important issue – and have just achieved our first 100 signatures! On Jan 25, 25 signatures were added in one day, which is great to see. The next goal is 250 signatures, and I am confident that we will get there soon. Let’s continue to build, and get the attention of the government. Thank you for your support!
Details here: https://www.change.org/p/kathleen-wynne-end-discriminatory-funding-for-catholic-public-private-schools-in-ontario.

Great news! In less than 24 hours, we have more than doubled our signatures – from 22 to 50, and numbers are steadily increasing! Let’s keep the momentum up, and show the government that it’s time to end this outdated and unfair funding structure. Thank you for your support! Please continue to help me by spreading the word, sharing on social media etc. Thank you! 🙂
https://www.change.org/p/kathleen-wynne-end-discriminatory-funding-for-catholic-public-private-schools-in-ontario

I have had a few discussions with people about this petition recently, and some, while supportive in principle, don’t quite see how this would impact them, so see less need to sign and promote it. While I understand the question (and I don’t sign every petition that I come across), I would suggest that the importance of this goes far beyond the realm of those of us who regularly travel to or live in the Middle East. I see this as a request for transparency and accountability from the Canadian government – if there is a chance that a group is getting treated unfairly, it is up to all of us to speak up for peace, justice and equality. Thank you to those of you who have already signed – please help me spread the word! 🙂
https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ensure-fair-travel-advisories-for-the-middle-east