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Doug Ford Condemns TDSB Over Anti-Israel Protest Field Trip Involving 15 Schools

Sep 23, 2024, 07:04 PM

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has condemned the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) for organizing a field trip that involved students attending an anti-Israel protest without parental permission. Ford described the incident as 'disgraceful' and called for an investigation. Education Minister Jill Dunlop and other political figures have echoed Ford's sentiments, with some calling for the TDSB to be placed under external supervision. Critics argue that the TDSB has been hijacked by individuals with radical agendas, using children as pawns in political activities. The incident involved students from 15 schools, ranging from Grade 3-8, and has sparked widespread outrage among parents and calls for the dismissal of the teachers involved.