The CTF/FCE Executive stands in strong solidarity with @albertateachers.bsky.social . Educators across Canada are right at your side during this province-wide strike. ✊ Alberta’s students deserve so much better. It’s time to #StopTheExcuses because #KidsCantWaitAB. www.stoptheexcuses.ca

Teachers and early childhood educators in rural Canada were promised student loan forgiveness in Budget 2024. ⌛ They’re still waiting. Contact your MP to advocate for the immediate implementation of the expansion of the National Student Loan Forgiveness Program. www.ctf-fce.ca/take-action/...

CTF/FCE President Clint Johnston joins teachers, students, and public education supporters at @albertateachers.bsky.social rallies in Edmonton and Calgary on #WorldTeachersDay. Alberta’s fight is Canada’s fight. Solidarity from the CTF/FCE and over 370,000 educators across 🇨🇦!

Tesa Fiddler CTF/FCE Vice-President, expresses her gratitude on this #WorldTeachersDay. 🙏 Today, we honour the educators who make a real difference and have a huge impact on students’ lives – in turn, they create stronger families and communities. #BecauseOfATeacher

To celebrate #WorldTeachersDay, we asked: ❓ “How has a teacher made your life better?” Check out the responses. ➡️ #BecauseOfATeacher

À l’occasion de la #JournéeMondialeDesEnseignants, la vice-présidente de la CTF/FCE Lillian Klausen rend hommage aux enseignantes et enseignants d’un bout à l’autre du pays et les remercie de rendre la vie meilleure. 🙌 #MerciAuxEnseignants

Today is an opportunity to:  💓 thank a teacher that made a difference in your life 🎉 celebrate the vital role of teachers  ✅ raises awareness about the importance of protecting and strengthening public education. #BecauseOfATeacher, our lives are better.

Carole Gordon, @bctf.bsky.social President, thanks teachers for helping students understand the world around them. 🌎 🧠 On #WorldTeachersDay, thank a teacher for showing up every day with care and purpose to make lives better for all! #BecauseOfATeacher

Happy #WorldTeachersDay from Dale Lambe @dlambe4nleduc.bsky.social , President of the @nlteachersassoc.bsky.social ! 🎉 On October 5, reflect on the teachers that made a difference in your life. #BecauseOfATeacher

Joel Swaan, vice-président des @mbteachers.bsky.social, remercie les enseignant·es d’amener les élèves à donner le meilleur d’eux-mêmes. Demain, #JournéeMondialeDesEnseignants 🌎, joignez votre voix à la nôtre pour remercier les enseignant·es qui ont un impact sur nos vies. #MerciAuxEnseignants

A #WorldTeachersDay message from Peter Day, President of @nsteachersunion.bsky.social. On October 5, celebrate Canada’s teachers for the incredible difference they make every day! 🌟 #BecauseOfATeacher

To mark #WorldTeachersDay, René Jansen in de Wal, @catholicteachers.bsky.social President, reflects on the teachers who believed in him and saw his potential. #BecauseOfATeacher students’ lives are better, families are strengthened, and communities are enriched! 💫

💬 “You are the foundation of our communities and the strength of our democracy.” A special message from Clint Johnston, CTF/FCE President, in honour of #WorldTeachersDay! 🌎 #BecauseOfATeacher

Standing together for teachers is standing together for a better future for all. This #WorldTeachersDay, we call on governments to 📢 #GoPublic 📢 #FundEducation 📢 #InvestInTeachers @eduinternational.bsky.social

🚩 Labour is under attack across Canada. @ctffcepresident.bsky.social gathered in Ottawa to remind PM Carney: 📣 All workers deserve a fair contract & safe working conditions! Solidarity with @cupwsttp.bsky.social, @opseusefpo.bsky.social, @unifor.org 📷@cfnu.bsky.social @canadianlabour.bsky.social

EVERY student deserves quality public education! @albertateachers.bsky.social is fighting for improved classroom conditions, fair bargaining, and quality education for all students. It’s time to #StopTheExcuses because #KidsCantWaitAB. www.stoptheexcuses.ca

In an interview with CBC Halifax, @ctffcepresident.bsky.social Clint Johnston and @nsteachersunion.bsky.social President Peter Day urged the federal government to follow through on its promise to expand the student loan forgiveness to rural educators. 🔗 Full article www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Teachers make our lives better. ✨ This #WorldTeachersDay, and every day, we celebrate teachers who play a crucial role in our lives – leaving a lasting, positive impact on students, families, and the 🌎. Thank you teachers! 🙏 buff.ly/jfkCGqC #BecauseOfATeacher

#TruthAndReconciliationDay is crucial for recognizing the impact of Residential schools and honoring Indigenous resilience. It promotes healing and respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples. Beyond awareness and reflection, it is a process, key to a fair and inclusive future for all. #NDTR

Aujourd’hui, à la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation, le NSTU rend hommage aux Survivants et à toutes les personnes touchées par les pensionnats. Nous restons engagés à écouter, apprendre et cheminer ensemble.

🚨 NEWS RELEASE: The CTF/FCE is calling on the Government of Canada to fulfill its Budget 2024 commitment to expand the National Student Loan Forgiveness Program to include teachers and early childhood educators working in rural and remote communities. www.ctf-fce.ca/news-loan-fo...

#GenderEqualityWeek is back!🎉 It is an opportunity to: 🚺 recognize the vital contributions of women and gender-diverse communities to Canada 📈 celebrate the significant progress made in advancing gender equality 🙌 renew our commitment to addressing persistent gender equality gaps.

Heureux Jour des Franco-Ontarien·nes! Enseignant·es et autres professionnel·les de l’éducation en contexte francophone minoritaire, nous savons que vous êtes là. Écoutez cet épisode de la série ABSENCES sur la pénurie d’enseignant·es francophones et dans les programmes de FLS. bit.ly/4lunZ7H

HIRING: 🌟 The CTF/FCE is #hiring a translator (mainly English to French)🌟 Our collaborative and dynamic Linguistic Services team is waiting for you in #Ottawa! 🔗 Apply now: www.ctf-fce.ca/get-involved... #OttawaJobs #JobOpportunities #JoinOurTeam #Hiring #ApplyNow

The principles of Truth and Reconciliation go beyond the week of September 22 – 26. It is a year-round, lifetime commitment. Find out various ways to start practicing Truth and Reconciliation today: 🔗 trw-svr.nctr.ca

On behalf of 370,000+ educators across 🇨🇦, the CTF/FCE stands in solidarity with @albertateachers.bsky.social as they advocate for improved classroom conditions, fair bargaining, and quality education for all students. Alberta’s fight is Canada’s fight! @ctffcepresident.bsky.social #KidsCantWaitAB

We’ve all had a teacher who has made a difference in our life. We want to know 👉 HOW has a teacher made your life better? 🗨️ Let us know in the comments or tag us in your post! Use the hashtag #BecauseOfATeacher.

Your voice counts. This principle should be established for all individuals. Check out these resources, adapted to different age-groups, to help you lead engaging discussions on democracy as a goal as well as a process. politalks.ca #DayofDemocracy

On this International #DayOfDemocracy, take the time to learn more and share about the Canadian democratic system. Explore inspiring resources ⬇️ electionsanddemocracy.ca/your-classro...

👋 Back to school also means the House of Commons is back! Educators, welcome your MP back to the House by urging them to help address the teacher recruitment and retention crisis. Learn more 👇 www.ctf-fce.ca/take-action/... #cdnpoli

Bargaining is about making schools better—more supported and properly staffed. Public education impacts us all. #StopTheExcuses #KidsCantWaitAB

Le gouvernement n’a toujours pas honoré l’engagement pris dans le #Budget2024 d’élargir l’exonération du remboursement de prêts d’études aux enseignant·es et aux éducateur·rices de la petite enfance en région rurale et éloignée. Passez à l’action 👇 buff.ly/b0hnWmc @mark-carney.bsky.social

#Budget2024 committed to expanding the reach of the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to teachers and early childhood educators working in rural and remote communities. However, the 🇨🇦 government has not made any progress on implementation. Take action 👇 buff.ly/sS904qa @mark-carney.bsky.social

Through education, teachers empower individuals with the literacy skills needed to engage and contribute to society. This #InternationalLiteracyDay2025, we emphasize #PromotingLiteracyInTheDigitalEra and will continue to invest in education and support those who make it possible. buff.ly/piQNcZJ

This #LabourDay, we celebrate YOU, teachers and education workers shaping lives every day. At the #CTFFCE, our purpose is to make your lives better by advocating for the changes you need and deserve. We advocate for: ✅ Smaller class sizes ✅ Safer working conditions ✅ Adequate Mental health supports

To mark the #InternationalDayforPeopleofAfricanDescent, the #CTFFCE is proud to share our latest Student Voice booklet, exploring the themes of anti-Black racism and stereotypes through an asset-framing lens. 📢 Recognizing Africa and Honouring Canadians of African Descent 🌍 🔗 buff.ly/C5raxKI

On behalf of @eduinternational.bsky.social during the World Summit on Teachers, @ctffcepresident.bsky.social represented the world’s educators regarding AI in schools. Key points made: 🧑🏫 teacher agency 🔗 AI as a tool not a replacement, and 🤝 the need for trust and collaboration with teachers.

📢 Ready to be the voice and force of the profession from around the 🌎! 📍 Education International is at the @unesco.org World Summit on Teachers in Chile demanding that governments seize the moment to reverse the urgent teacher shortage. ☀️ Starting out the day at the ILO.

Education International panel opens their press conference ahead of the UNESCO World Conference on Teachers, to bring focus to the urgent issues facing education workers across the globe. @eduinternational.bsky.social @ctffce.bsky.social

📢Prêt·e·s à porter haut la voix de la profession à travers le 🌎! 📍L’Internationale de l’Éducation est au Sommet mondial sur les enseignants de l’@UNESCO_fr au Chili pour demander que les gouvernements règlent la pénurie d’enseignant·e·s. ☀️En débutant la journée à OIT.

🎤 Tesa Fiddler, CTF/FCE Vice-President, presented the Federation report at @otffeo.bsky.social’s Annual Meeting of the Board Governors. The CTF/FCE is grateful to the OTF for the opportunity to engage with our Ontario members.

Teachers, education workers, students, and parents: As summer 2025 bids us farewell, and as the temperature starts to drop, the #CTFFCE sends our best wishes for the new school year. #BackToSchool2025

The CTF/FCE: 💪 supports #AirCanadaWorkers in their pursuit of fair wages 🫶 empathizes with a highly feminized workforce facing unfair working conditions 👉 urges the 🇨🇦 Government to allow the collective bargaining process to play out until a deal is reached 🍁asks Air Canada to bargain in good faith

From August 11 to 14, the #CTFFCE was in Toronto for the 2025 ETFO AGM, along with Clint Johnston gave his first official address as @ctffcepresident.bsky.social. Sending our gratitude to @etfoeducators.bsky.social for inviting and welcoming us.

CTF/FCE welcomes the SK Court of Appeal’s decision affirming courts’ role in reviewing potential Charter rights violations of the 🏳️🌈 community. We were proud to join @cupescfp.bsky.social and #Skfedlabour to defend human rights. Thank you @gpllp.bsky.social. buff.ly/VrjzWit

On this #InternationalDayOfTheWorldIndigenousPeoples, let us do our part in ensuring the preservation of their life, habitat, traditions, languages, and cultures. buff.ly/ghIjOQk

Indigenous Peoples’ territories encompass 28% of the surface of the globe and contain 11% of the world’s forests. On this #InternationalDayOfTheWorldIndigenousPeoples, let us do our part in ensuring the preservation of their life, habitat, traditions, languages, and cultures. buff.ly/ghIjOQk

Teaching Together is made possible through the generous support of #CTFFCE provincial and territorial Member Organizations. 📚🙏 (1/2) @mbteachers.bsky.social @nlteachersassoc.bsky.social @bctf.bsky.social @nsteachersunion.bsky.social @osstf.bsky.social @peitf.bsky.social

Le programme Enseigner ensemble est rendu possible grâce au généreux soutien des organisations membres provinciales et territoriales de la #CTFFCE. 📚🙏 (1/2)

🚪 45 % des enseignant·es ont envisagé de quitter la profession cette année; ⚠️ 43 % estiment que leur milieu de travail n’est pas sécuritaire 💡 93 % déclarent que les élèves sont la principale raison qui les retient dans la profession. 🔗Infographique⬇️ www.ctf-fce.ca/take-action/... (3/3)