Ontario trying to 'micromanage' public education system through contract negotiation demands: unions

Ontario's Education Minister Paul Calandra is optimistic about contract talks with teachers and education workers, but unions are grumbling about what they see as overbearing demands from the government, causing a standstill in negotiations. The stakes are high as the outcome could shape the future of public education in Ontario, influencing everything from school funding to teacher salaries and working conditions. With 35 new schools planned, the balance of power in these talks will directly impact the quality and direction of education in the province.