If passed, the Equity in Education for Young Ontarians Act would require that children be taught about the realities of racial and social inequities in Ontario through the education system. It would also legislate education and action to build a more inclusive province. Prejudice and intolerance are learned attitudes, so I strongly believe that building a more inclusive and equitable Ontario begins in the classroom. Visit this link to read Bill 287 in its entirety.
Please take a moment to raise awareness about this Bill and convince other MPPs to support it by:
- Using the hashtag #ItBeginsInTheClassroom and tagging @LucilleCollard as you add your voice and support to this initiative.
- Sharing the social media posts I have made on this topic:
- Sending an email to the Minister of Education, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education, and to your local MPP. See sample email below.
- Adding your voice to the conversation by making your own social media posts and tagging @fordnation and @sflecce. See sample posts below.
Form Email
These emails can be sent to:
minister.edu@ontario.ca
sam.oosterhoff@ontario.ca
Find your local MPP: https://www.elections.on.ca/en/voting-in-ontario/electoral-districts.html
Subject: Support Bill 287 on May 19th!
Dear Minister Lecce, Parliamentary Assistant Oosterhoff, and my local MPP,
I am writing from [City/Riding] to voice my support for Bill 287, the Equity in Education for Young Ontarians Act. I urge you to vote in favour of this Bill following debate on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021.
Students of all ages should be learning the realities of racial and social inequities in Ontario. Everyone deserves to feel safe and included in their communities, but that is not the case for too many Ontarians. With an education curriculum that shines a light on the realities of our history and on the inequities that remain, we can fight for a future without racism and discrimination in this province.
Ontario needs an adapted education curriculum and a guaranteed commitment to fighting systemic barriers in the education system. Racialized communities and Indigenous Peoples in this province deserve a government that will not hesitate to take concrete steps towards equity and inclusion.
Once again, I call on you to support Bill 287 this Wednesday, May 19th.
Sincerely,
[Name]
[City, ON]
Sample Social Media Posts
- .@LucilleCollard’s first private member’s bill speaks to the importance of the role of education in building a more inclusive and equitable Ontario. Let’s voice our support because #ItBeginsInTheClassroom!
- Ontario’s kids are the future of this province. Their education should reflect the world we want for them. #ItBeginsInTheClassroom
- The Equity in Education for Young Ontarians Act introduced by @LucilleCollard is an important first step towards building a more equitable and inclusive Ontario together! #ItBeginsInTheClassroom
- Teaching our children about past and present inequities is the best way to make sure they have the knowledge and the tools to fight for an inclusive future. #itBeginsInTheClassroom
- “Every child has the right to an education free of systemic barriers and discrimination.” – @LucilleCollard on her first private member’s bill. #ItBeginsInTheClassroom
- Let’s support our children by supporting @LucilleCollard’s first private member’s bill. Our children deserve a more inclusive province. #ItBeginsInTheClassroom
- Educating our kids on racial and social inequities is essential to an inclusive province. #ItBeginsInTheClassroom