for Teachers/T. Unions/School Boards etc.

Dear Teachers, School Boards, Teachers’ Associations, Educational Stakeholders,

I’m reaching out to ask for your urgent support in opposing Bill C-293, which has passed through three readings in the House of Commons and one in the Senate, where 76 out of 100 seats are held by Prime Minister Trudeau’s appointees. While this bill is framed as a pandemic preparedness measure, it carries far-reaching implications that educators and school boards must carefully consider. Bill C-293 is not just a public health policy, it is a piece of legislation that aligns Canada with international bodies like the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Health Organization (WHO), placing global objectives above Canadian interests.

Why Should Educators Be Concerned?

As educators, you are the foundation of critical thinking and civic engagement. Bill C-293 presents several troubling elements that could shift control away from local and national educational frameworks, aligning them with global initiatives such as Agenda 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These international goals, while supposedly aiming for global health and sustainability, risk imposing one-size-fits-all policies that may not suit Canadian values or the specific needs of our diverse communities.

Bill C-293 promotes extensive collaboration with international organizations like the WHO and UNEP, which are responsible for implementing parts of the Agenda 2030 SDGs. While SDG 4 focuses on quality education, the overall thrust of Agenda 2030 emphasizes sustainability policies that could force schools and communities into adopting international priorities that don’t account for Canadian sovereignty or our unique regional needs.

For example, the bill calls for changes in land use and urban development to mitigate pandemic risks, linking to SDGs that promote 15-minute cities and restricted urban sprawl. These ideas could drastically alter how and where future schools are built and what land resources are available for educational purposes.  On the other hand it would grant the government the power to expropriate land that current schools sit on under the guise of protecting your health.

The bill’s requirements include collaborative training and programs to integrate pandemic preparedness into various sectors, including education. This raises the likelihood of curriculum changes that will shift the focus toward global health protocols and sustainability efforts, detracting from key Canadian educational priorities.

Teachers could face increased administrative burdens, needing to adhere to complex international standards that detract from classroom learning and the critical role of fostering independent thinking. By integrating global health goals into the curriculum, the bill risks overriding provincial control of education, making it harder for schools to adapt teaching to local needs.

The involvement of global organizations like the United Nations, WHO, and UNEP in pandemic preparedness goes beyond health and into controlling environmental and economic policies. These bodies are not accountable to Canadian citizens, yet they could have undue influence on how our educational institutions operate and what is taught in our schools.

As this bill mandates collaboration with the World Organization for Animal Health and pushes for regulatory control over industries like industrial animal agriculture, it could lead to significant changes in food education and agricultural programs in schools, possibly promoting anti-meat agendas and alternative proteins aligned with SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).  Does this open the door for the government to have a say on  what goes on your dinner plate?  Are those ‘alternative proteins’ bugs or ‘beyond burger’ type of fake meats?  These concerns echo the statements of Sylvain Charlebois, the "Food Professor," who recently discussed these issues with Senator Pamela Wallin. Charlebois highlighted the risks of government overreach in food production and its potential to undermine Canada’s food security. See Link:  http://rumble.com/v5gt4b9-seantor-pamela-wallin-on-bill-c-293.html

While Bill C-293 has already passed three readings in the House of Commons, it has only been read once in the Senate. Given that 76 out of 100 Senators were appointed by Prime Minister Trudeau, there’s a real danger that this bill will pass without sufficient scrutiny or opposition. Now is the time for teachers, school boards, and educational associations to speak out before it's too late.

We ask for your support in urging the Senate to reject Bill C-293. This legislation hands over too much control to international organizations at the expense of Canadian sovereignty and threatens to transform our education system into a vehicle for implementing global agendas that may not align with Canadian values.

What Can You Do?

• Educators have a powerful voice in shaping the future. Reach out to Senators and express your concerns about Bill C-293.

• Teachers’ associations and school boards should mobilize to inform your communities about the dangers of this bill. The more voices that speak out, the greater the chance we have of stopping it.

• The critical thinking skills you teach your students are more important than ever. Engage your colleagues and students in discussions about national sovereignty, the role of international bodies, and the future of Canadian education.

Go to http://StopC-293.ca watch the interviews with Lawyer Lisa Miron, take action by filling out the form to send your MLA, MP and Senators an email and a tweet.  Call your MP, call your Senator

Together, we can preserve the integrity of our education system and protect it from being co-opted by global agendas that don’t prioritize the best interests of Canadian students or teachers.

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. Your role as educators is more critical now than ever in shaping the future of our country and ensuring our education system remains truly Canadian.

Sincerely,