
News & Updates
May 2024 Legal Update
As you may recall, last June, Ontario School Safety (OSS) and Dr. Douglas Elliott held a joint press conference on Clean Air Day at Queen’s Park. Together we announced that OSS had retained Dr. Elliott and Cambridge LLP to advise us on our legal options. This announcement also put the Ontario Government ‘on notice’ that we’re serious about holding them accountable for addressing indoor air quality in schools and on school buses.
Press Release: Ontario School Safety Calls on Province for Immediate Funding to Improve Air Quality in Schools and Buses Amid Measles Outbreaks
In an urgent appeal to protect the health and safety of Ontario’s students, education workers, and families, Ontario School Safety (OSS) has issued an open letter asking the Ontario Provincial Government for immediate action to prevent the spread of measles. This critical request comes in the wake of concerning measles infection reports from multiple public health units, emphasizing the need for swift governmental response to safeguard public health within educational environments.