The funding was announced by Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna during a virtual news conference on Wednesday morning.
“This is part of building back better because there will probably be another pandemic and with airborne transmission we can take measures like ventilation to make spaces safer and healthier for folks,” McKenna said. But they said that money will also be set aside to pay for broadband infrastructure to support remote learning and space reconfigurations, including new walls, to enhance physical distancing.
“Today’s announcement is important because it allows us to look forward and continue to build upon the investments Ontario has made to improve the safety of schools,” Education Minister Stephen Lecce told reporters during the news conference. “This will help support and improve the conditions of our schools and promote health and safety practices. It is going to make a difference. That includes improved ventilation systems, hand washing systems and touchless doors.
How about covering the costs for parents that have suffered as a result of this nonsense? Super entitled teachers haven't lost any pay to date. They should all be furloughed.
why wasn't this done a year ago? DOUG FORD. PLEASE FOR THE SAKE OF ONTARIANS. LAY OFF THE CHEESEBURGERS.
“Schools are safe” , next day schools shut down , now $656M allocated to make schools safe
Let’s hope the infrastructure minister doesn’t misplace the god damn money....