The Ontario Government this afternoon voted to pass the legislation freezing teachers wages for at least two years. Teachers and others in the Legislature gallery shouted “Shame” while some Progressive Conservative members replied “Isn’t there school today?” The opposition PCs voted with the Liberal minority to provide an ample majority for passage. Public school teacher unions leaders said they’ll ask their members to stop any voluntary duties in school, such as extracurricular clubs, to send a message they’re not happy with the law. High school teachers are scheduled to demonstrate tomorrow. The Liberal government of Dalton McGuinty has acted with uncharacteristic firmness in cutting costs as the reality of Ontario’s $220 billion debt has set in. It is said that each one of Ontario’s’citizens would have to pay $16,900 to balance the province’s accounts.
