Liberal Education for the English Speaking Whirled

The Liberal Party has some terrific ads out for the election. Seriously.

The Leadership/Education ad sounds great, and Premier McGuinty appears confident and assertive.

But the message is deceitful.

Nothing is more important to Ontario's Economic Future Than Education Kindergarten.

Premier McGuinty Links Kindergarten and Electricity Policy

As our federal government is cited for contempt of Parliament, it is notable that our provincial government also seems to be lacking in respect for the provincial legislature.

From the Hansard for March 8^th (heavily edited to try to get just the question, and answer, and the two follow-ups):

Mr. Tim Hudak:

“...Premier, exactly how much higher are hydro rates going to go to pay for your mismanagement?”

Hon. Dalton McGuinty:

“... if he’s truly committed to ensuring that we keep costs down for Ontario families, then he’s going to want to take the opportunity right now to commit to full-day kindergarten for all four- and five-year-olds in Ontario.”

Early Childhood Education in Ontario: Bad Governance

In June of 2009, Charles E. Pascal, Special Advisor on Early Learning, wrote a Letter of Transmittal presenting a report he had been tasked with completing. It began:

“I am pleased to submit my report, With Our Best Future in Mind, which provides you and your government with a comprehensive plan of action regarding the implementation of your early learning vision. As per your direction, I have situated full-day learning for 4- and 5-year-olds in the broader context of moving further on Ontario’s Best Start goals for a seamless and integrated system to support children from 0 to 12 years old and their families.”

In December 2010, McGuinty is prepared to kill that plan entirely – implementing instead only his view of enriching his wife's union by stupidly putting teachers where none are required.