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Embattled Ont. Trustee Resigns From Catholic School Board
- An Ontario school trustee named Mark Watson resigned after controversy regarding a trip to Italy funded by the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board.
- The trip amounted to $45,000 for art purchases and was criticized by Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra as misuse of funds.
- Calandra stated that Watson owes more than $12,000 for not repaying his share of the trip expenses and sought legislation to fire him.
- Calandra emphasized that he aims to promote 'accountability and integrity in education' through the proposed legislation.
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Ontario trustee tied to Italy art trip who education minister sought to fire resigns
An Ontario school trustee who the province’s education minister sought to fire through legislation has now resigned. Mark Watson was one of four trustees with the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board who took a $45,000 trip to Italy to buy $100,000 worth of art for the board. The controversial trip is one of […]
·Toronto, Canada
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Leaning Left13Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution76% Left
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- 76% of the sources lean Left
76% Left
L 76%
C 18%
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