Here's the 'experiment' Avi Lewis is trying to run in Canadian politics | CBC News This week, Lewis made the rounds on Parliament Hill for the first time since becoming NDP leader. CBC's The House gave him a tour of West Block — the home of the House of Commons — as he detailed what...

Here's the 'experiment' NDP Le...
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Why is the CTF/FCE Teacher Collective Bargaining Conference a highly recommended event? The answer lies in this comment from a past attendee. And we could not have said it better. 

 ⌛Time is running. But you can run faster... to the tickets! 👇 Register now.
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Canada is a water-rich country: why is clean and safe drinking water not accessible to many Indigenous people in First Nations communities? 🚰
Check out our latest resource to explore this topic and more through the activism of Autumn Peltier.
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#WorldWaterDay #SDG6 #TRC62

Your 2026-27 BC Teachers' Federation Executive Committee:
Carole Gordon
Robin Tosczak
Winona Waldron
Newly Elected:
Alex Adhikary, Jatinder Bir, Brenda Celesta, Shawn Holland, Frano Marsic, Christopher Perrier-Evely
Returning:
Shannon Bowsfield, Adrienne Demers, Mary Lawrence David Peterson

BC teachers ratify new four-year agreement VANCOUVER—The BC Teachers’ Federation announced today that its members have voted 91% in favour of ratifying a new four-year collective agreement with the BC Public School Employers’ Association...

Thank you to members across the province who participated in the ratification vote. 91% voted in favour of the new four-year collective agreement with the BC Public School Employers’ Association.🔗 Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/3OIKwCK

🎬 Watch: Making sense of BC Budget 2026 (budget briefing) https://youtu.be/xOhNRiUBZi8 Amid mounting pressures on public services, an unrelenting affordability crisis and significant economic uncertainty, the BC budget was widely expected to be an austerity budget—with government messaging signalling ahead of time sharp cuts to public services, health

.#BCBudget2026 doesn't adequately address mounting pressures on public services, an unrelenting affordability crisis and significant economic uncertainty say Iglika Ivanova, Véronique Sioufi, Sven Biggs in our budget analysis.

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We are in close contact with local union leadership and the Ministry and are thankful for everyone’s efforts to support those affected.” —BCTF Carole Gordon (2/2)

“The BCTF is deeply concerned by reports of a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Our hearts are with students, teachers, support staff, their families, and the entire community as we await further details..." (1/2)

B.C. teachers’ contract talks hit impasse over classroom conditions Collective bargaining talks between B.C.’s public school teachers and the BC Public School Employers’ Association have reached an impasse, with the union accusing government of failing to address the ...

B.C. teachers’ contract talks hit impasse over classroom conditions cheknews.ca/b-c-teachers...

Tell BC Gov: kids deserve better

Parents and teachers, we need to act! Our kids deserve better. Send a letter to BC government: commit to better classroom conditions. app.sosha.ai/s/Exd7JFjv

More support for our kids

Teachers know what kids need – more time, more support, and more resources. Add your voice and tell government it’s time to deliver on better classroom conditions.
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Forecast for Classroom Conditions YouTube video by British Columbia Teachers' Federation

Forecast for Classroom Conditions across BC @bctf.bsky.social

Welcome back to a new school year! 🍎✏️
To teachers—thank you for your passion, creativity & solidarity.
To students—you inspire us every day.
Together we build strong, inclusive public schools where all can thrive. 🧡
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Tell your MP

From ERs to factory floors, workers power Canada's economy. But too many of us are struggling. It's time our politicians take real action on housing, jobs, & public services. share.canadianlabour.ca/s/HeADaH2s

Heavy-handed use of labour code has painted federal government into a corner, unions say | CBC News The federal government’s repeated use of the Canada Labour Code to force picketing employees back to work has undermined its ability to end strikes while setting it up for a fight with Canada’s labour...

The lightning-fast deal reached after CUPE flight attendants courageously defied the back-to-work order proves the point: Air Canada had zero incentive to negotiate seriously while counting on federal intervention to steamroll workers' rights.
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Last day of school! BC teachers showed up every day despite underfunding & rising pressures. Now it’s time to rest. In September, we organize, mobilize & fight for the schools our students deserve. ✊ #bced #bctf #UnionStrong #ProtectPublicEducation

'Our future depends on it': Teachers, parents and students call for more education funding Teachers, parents and students from across the province gathered outside the B.C. Legislature Monday calling for increased funding to the education budget.

Thank you #bced parents for this important advocacy at the Legislature. Our students, your children, deserve better than the funding levels coming out of #bcpoli that are forcing districts to make cuts. cheknews.ca/our-future-d...

'Our future depends on it': Teachers, parents and students call for more education funding Teachers, parents and students from across the province gathered outside the B.C. Legislature Monday calling for increased funding to the education budget.

"Even though that funding is going up, it’s not filling all of the needs ... to make sure students get the services they require"
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Today we honour the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia, and Transphobia, #IDAHOBIT 🌈

Today and every day, #BCTF stands against hate and discrimination toward the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Ending harassment and violence is a collective responsibility-unite against hate ✊🏽

Sign the Petition Premier Eby - Invest in BC's Public Schools Now

Premier Eby - Invest in BC's Public Schools Now - Sign the Petition!

Parents, students, & partners are headed to Victoria to demand a better school system for our kids.

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#bcpoli #bced #FundBCSchools

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Feedback: School District Budget Decisions

The BCCPAC Board is hearing reports from PACs across BC about budget cuts impacting students and schools. If your district is facing tough decisions, or your PAC is taking action, please let us know – tag us in your posts, or complete this form: bccpac.bc.ca/index.php/me...

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It's time for BC to hire more teachers so we can help more people YouTube video by British Columbia Teachers' Federation

"School doesn't end for people just because they turn 18. There's going to be people who always need access to public education." #BCEd #HireMoreTeachers www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdO...

It's time for BC to hire more teachers so we can help more kids. YouTube video by British Columbia Teachers' Federation

"We need to pay attention to education and properly fund it to make a difference in the lives of students." #BCEd #HireMoreTeachers
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A message from BCTF President Clint Johnston in recognition of TTOC Appreciation Week Dear Teachers Teaching on Call,This year, from May 5–9, we celebrate Teachers Teaching on Call (TTOC) Appreciation Week to thank you for all the work you do. TTOCs are essential members of...

"From Revelstoke to Rock Creek to Richmond, and all over BC, TTOCs ensure that students are supported and engaged, often on incredibly short notice." —Clint Johnston, BCTF President. Read the full TTOC Appreciation Week message: www.bctf.ca/news-and-opp...

It's time for BC to hire more school counsellors so we can help more kids. YouTube video by British Columbia Teachers' Federation

Many students today are really struggling with anxiety and other mental health challenges. They need more support from #bcpoli. Children and youth deserve access to school counsellors when they need it and where they're at - which is at their own #bced school. youtu.be/F1IZzcCN8RQ?...

Today, we remember the workers who died, were injured or became ill as a result of their job. 

Everyone has a right to come home at the end of the day.

We will continue to work toward that goal in partnership with workers, the labour movement and employers.

Both Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney have promised a tax cut to the lowest income bracket if they emerge victorious in Canada’s federal election, but are tax cuts really the answer to the affordability crisis? Journalist Renée Sylvestre-Williams explores: thewalrus.ca/tax-cuts-election/

This is one of my favourites for sure!

Newly elected BCTF President was born to teach Carole Gordon’s political journey from classroom teacher to President of the BC Teachers’ Federation began ...

Congratulations to Kelowna's Carole Gordon who has been elected as the next President of the BCTF. Gordon comes into the position with extensive experience as a local labour leader and with six years as the BCTF's 2nd and 1st Vice-President. #bced, read her bio ⬇️
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