OBA Education Law PROGRAM | Original program Date: August 14, 2020

As the province moves into recovery phase, and discussions regarding the Fall school year continue, legal issues effecting the education system abound. How will school boards, schools and unions balance competing issues to ensure safety for education workers? Join our panel of experts as they discuss health and safety obligations for employers and teachers, ministry guidance to school boards, and legal and policy obligations under the Education Act, Ontario Health and Safety Act and the Human Rights Code.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Kimberley Ishmael, Keel Cottrelle LLP
Nicola Simmons, Keel Cottrelle LLP

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Heather Ann McConnell, Goldblatt Partners LLP
Melanie McNaught, Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP
Jerry Raso, Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association