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Ontario Combatting Bullying in Schools through Student Survey
New initiative aimed at improving student safety and wellbeing
February 26, 2020 9:30 A.M. | Ministry of Education
TORONTO — Today, on Pink Shirt Day, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced the launch of an online survey to hear from students, parents and guardians and school staff about their experiences with bullying in Ontario schools.
According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 21% of Ontario students in Grades 7-12 have reported being bullied at school. This new survey seeks to gain a better understanding of the issue, ideas on how to better prevent and report bullying and new ways to make schools safer.
