Ontario Legislature Returns: What OSSTF/FEESO Members Should Know

After an extended 14-week break, the Ontario Legislative Assembly resumed its spring sitting on March 23, marking the return of debate, committee work, and key decisions that can affect publicly funded education and public services. As the Legislature gets back to work, OSSTF/FEESO members may wish to follow proceedings closely and stay informed about upcoming milestones.

Staying informed and engaged during the spring sitting helps ensure that members’ voices remain part of the broader provincial conversation.

Key Dates and Parliamentary Calendar

• Budget 2026—Presented Thursday, March 26, 2026
• Core Education Funding—typically announced between late April and Late May
• Confirmed Recess Periods
  • April 6-9, 2026, Spring constituency break
  • April 27-30, 2026, Late-Spring constituency break
  • May 18-21, 2026, Victoria Day constituency week
  • June 8-September 10, 2026, Summer recess

In the coming weeks, members can expect activity around spring budget discussions, the introduction and debate of new legislation, and the continuation of standing committee hearings. Once the budget is tabled, the Assembly often moves quickly into debate and votes that shape government priorities for the year ahead. Estimates committee reviews, where ministries are questioned on spending plans, are also an important period for accountability.

To keep up to date day‑to‑day, the Order Paper and Notices is the best official source. It lists the legislative agenda, bills scheduled for debate, and committee meetings:

• Ontario Legislative Assembly—Order Paper and Notices:
  https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/order-paper-notices

Members who want to better understand how issues affecting education are being discussed can review this agenda regularly or watch proceedings through the Assembly’s , or through the official Ontario Legislative Assembly app—Parlance, available from Apple’s App Store or on Google Play. 

OSSTF/FEESO members may also choose to contact their local MPP to share perspectives or ask questions about legislative priorities. To find your Member of Provincial Parliament and their contact information:

• Find your MPP:
  https://www.ola.org/en/members/current

For more information, please contact Dan Earle, Executive Assistant, communications and political action. Email: dan.earle@osstf.ca