Ford: 'It's time the teachers step up'

Ford: 'It's time the teachers step up'

August 27, 2020 7:28 pm EST.

The premier says his patience is running low with teachers' unions. Tina Yazdani with Doug Ford’s comment that is sparking backlash.

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