By Canadian Press

Alberta education minister wants third-party to discipline teachers

Mar 31, 2022 | 4:38 PM

EDMONTON – Alberta is proposing new rules that would prevent the Alberta Teachers’ Association from disciplining its own members.

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange has introduced a bill in the legislature that calls for giving that job to an independent third-party commissioner.

LaGrange says it’s a conflict of interest for the association to advocate for teachers while also being the sole decider of teacher discipline.

She says Alberta is the only jurisdiction in Canada right now that allows this to occur.

The association has argued it is in the best position to both advocate for and regulate its members.

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If the legislation passes, the commissioner will either make decisions on cases or have them handled through a panel composed of teachers and members of the public.

The final say on all discipline currently rests with the minister of education.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 31, 2022.

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