Manitoba teachers ask for rewrite of misconduct bill they say is too broad

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    Manitoba teachers ask for rewrite of misconduct bill they say is too broad

    A number of Manitoba teachers are arguing proposed legislation to regulate misconduct in their profession needs a rewrite. During a legislative committee meeting Monday evening, teachers underlined their issues with a government bill that would establish an independent process to hear allegations of professional misconduct. They worry the bill's noble intention of protecting student safety could be exploited by people harbouring grudges against a teacher. Jonathan Waite, president of the Seine River Teachers' Association, said his colleagues may feel hesitant to discuss certain subjects in the classroom, ranging from residential schools to gender diversity, because a parent's complaint could lead ...


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