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Previous Newsletters
This newsletter is the last one because CRIPE has now completed its mission. An abbreviated account of the "mission" is covered in 16 posts at the following website https://upsetting.ca Newsletter #128 covers the conclusion of the school funding story but leads us now to a court case jointly pursued by CRIPE and OPEN (One Public Education Now). You are urged to support and follow OPEN on the left side of www.cripeweb.org
"Justice for Irene" is the main theme for the articles in this issue. With the Supreme Court decision in favour of Irene Deschenes, she is after an appropriate settlement for her abuse by a priest of the Roman Catholic church. There is also an update from OPEN (One Public Education Now) and another update from CRIPE.
A revealing look into the mindset and workings of the Roman Catholic separate school systems. What the UN's Special Rapporteur is all about, and how one blasted the RC church's unwarranted influence UN procedures. A sexual abuse court case report, a bit of western history and an update on OPEN's way to a court hearing.
The latest update from OPEN is here, all is moving along nicely but will be early 2020 before real action. Latest graph of cost shows continuing high dollars per student for separate schools. Ontario situation compared with Quebec’s Bill 21. Poll results still show a majority favours defunding the RC separate school systems.
Our lawyers can now proceed, now that they have obtained a crucial expert witness. After yours truly wrote a letter to an MPP, read an interesting account of the reaction to a it, but a reaction which has been found to be typical. An article follows by an Indigenous lawyer and his take on RC schools. Finally, read an admission by the RC church in Ireland that RC religious courses in schools puts students at a disadvantage.
Included is an update on our legal case to explain why it is taking so long to file it with the court. One article points to a human-rights issue and another on corruption by the CBC’s Opinion section. Others point to reasons why the Government should stop the public funding of the Roman Catholic separate school systems followed by a discussion of same in the Catholic Register.
“We are on our way!” tells us that we have hired lawyers to carry out our challenge, through the courts, to the legality of the public funding of the Roman Catholic separate school systems. Also included is an explanation of the background to our situation, and the reason why a legitimate challenge to the public funding is possible.
Results of “The Vector Poll TM on Public Opinion in Ontario” are highlighted to show overwhelming support for one public school system. A transcript of a straight-forward interview with Charles Pascal covers two pages. The question of affordability of the separate systems is also posed.
2017 – Spring - #120
The Human Rights Tribunal has mediated a settlement with the Sorgini family, which is confidential. However there are some “Public Interest Remedies” of consequence. The Toronto Star wrote an exclusive article on our partner – OPEN – which caused a flurry of activity in the media – radio, TV, and newspapers.
2017 – Winter - #119
CRIPE has partnered with “OPEN” for One Public Education Now. There is renewed interest in the elimination of public funds for religious education in Alberta. http://www.ouridea.ca The Fraser Institute’s finding that Constitutional protection of Catholic education in Ontario is not an impediment to reform. There is further opinion by Steve Paikin on electoral strategy plus recognition of the Canadian human rights hero – Viola Desmond.
2016 – Fall - #118
On the front page is a description of the process involved with making a complaint to the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal when one has been adversely affected by another party. The body of the newsletter highlights the efforts of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation through their Charter For Public Education in Ontario http://www.onepublicsystem.ca along with an interesting website for the Fix Our Schools organization. http://fixourschools.ca/
Content: The basis of a human rights complaint, regarding exemptions, through an Application to the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, which includes a case summary. An abbreviated history of corruption in political parties and government is outlined in 17
Contents include survey results from a Vector Research poll commissioned by OSSTF; plus the background to exemptions from religious courses and programs by a prominent Roman Catholic school supporter.
The lead article, “Small print, big stakes”, first appeared in the January 2015 issue of the United Church Observer magazine, written by Luc Rinaldi and reprinted with his permission. The article subject is about exemptions from religious courses and programs in Roman Catholic separate high schools.
Headline refers to retired Liberal, Roman Catholic politician who admits that RC separate schools should not receive public funds. It is political suicide to propose public funds for religious schools. The Canadian Museum For Human Rights (CMHR) and the successful shaming of Ontario through bus shelter ads near the CHRM
Headline refers to our legal confirmation that students in Roman Catholic high schools can be exempt from taking religion courses and participation in religious liturgies. The other main item is an update on OSSTF’s work group for one secular school system.
On pages 1 to 3, the headline “OSSTF to lobby for one secular school system” outlines the Federation’s new initiative. Page 4 is an essay entitled “Time for one school system for Ontario” by Michelle Zimic. Page 6 illustrates that ” A Billion dollars is a lot of money.”
Headline “Extra Annual cost of separate schools is up to $1.4 Billion” uses Ministry figures to make the calculation – Pages 1-4. Services sacrificed to support RC separate schools are outlined on Page 5 and Ontario’s shameful head tax — $141 per taxpayer per year – is calculated on Page 7. A survey shows that “Support for RC funding at a new low”, at 39% Page 8
The long and twisted tail travelled by a citizen in order to force a Roman Catholic high school to obey the law of the province and obtain an exemption from religious programs and courses for his child. Pages 1 to 8
For the school year Sept 2009 to June 2010 the extra annual cost of RC separate schools reached $3.4 Billion Pages 1 to 4 Reasons to remove RC separate funding Page 5
Summer-2011 #108
Ontario Green party chose oblivion Pages 1 & 2. The business about prayer in public schools Pages 4 to 6
Spring 2011-2 #107
Who controls the curriculum in publicly-funded schools, the Ministry, or RC Bishops? Pages 1 to 4. Letter & response to education Minister Page 5
“Equity and Inclusive Education in Ontario Schools” Pages 1 to 4. Rumblings from Alberta re a single school system Pages 6 & 7
“The Quebec example – church-led Catholic Education” Page 1. Monkey business re high-school graduation credits in separate high schools Pages 2 & 3. The separate school support lease Pages 4 & 5. Religion in the public domain – Quebec’s experience Page 6
“Our Dirty Secret – Exposed” Pages 1 to 6. ONDP report on Education Funding Pages 6 & 7.
Roman Catholic separate-school propaganda publication contains Misinformation Pages 1 to 5. Social division in action – another example Port Dover Page 7
At home and abroad Pages 1 to 5. The lobbying game Page 6. Mattawa – all over again, this time it’s Espanola Page 7
2009-11-Fall-#101-Cartoon #101
Share your story. Canadian Museum for Human Rights Pgs 1- 3. Not of RC faith – forced to quit Pages 3 & 4. Social division in Mattawa Page 5. Public school support 68% Religious-based schools 32% Page 8
2009-09-Summer #100
We need a modern-day Joseph Howe Pages 1 & 2. Bill Davis & reaction Pages 3 to 5. Community Schools Alliance Page 6