Ontario is staring down a teacher shortage as retirements and student enrolment are both on the rise, and the Ministry of Education expects it will start to get even worse in 2027. A classroom is seen in an elementary school in Longueuil, Que., Monday, March 11, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Ontario teacher shortage to worsen in 2027, ministry document warns

by The Canadian Press October 2, 2024

written by The Canadian Press October 2, 2024

Ontario is staring down a teacher shortage as retirements and student enrolment are both on the rise, and the Ministry of Education expects the situation will start to get even worse in 2027. The warning is contained in a series of briefing documents for the new minister of education, obtained by Th...

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