Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced Wednesday that the provincial government had reached an agreement with school boards and unions to allow for the “voluntary” redeployment of education workers to facilities struggling during the novel coronavirus pandemic, including long-term care homes, hospitals and shelters.
Lecce made the announcement Wednesday, during a daily briefing alongside Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Deputy Premier and Health Minister Christine Elliott.
Ford also addressed questions regarding Stage 1 of the province’s relaunch strategy, which he has said will be unveiled on Thursday.
