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flag 90% of Ontario Catholic school teachers faced violence or harassment from 2024–2025, with rising incidents linked to staffing and funding shortfalls.

flag A new report by the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association reveals 90% of Catholic school teachers in Ontario experienced or witnessed violence or harassment between 2024 and 2025, with an average of seven incidents per teacher annually—up from 2017. flag Physical assaults, including punching, hair pulling, and attempted stabbings, were common, especially in elementary schools, while harassment and discrimination were more frequent in secondary schools. flag Teachers, particularly women and marginalized groups, said racialized incidents were often dismissed. flag Staffing shortages, overcrowding, and underfunding were cited as key causes. flag The OECTA is calling for urgent investments in mental health supports, while the Ministry of Education emphasized safety and collaboration but did not address funding concerns.

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