Canadian Teachers' Federation

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. Expanding the portfolio of the Secretary of State for Children and Youth to include Education, while respecting provincial jurisdiction, as the federal government has direct involvement in a number of issues related to K-12 education.

   April 16, 2026 · Ben Carr · Liberal · Health; Justice and Law Enforcement; Labour; Science and Technology; Taxation and Finance

2. Seeking supports to address the teachers recruitment and retention crisis being experienced across the country with a number of cost of living measures including loan forgiveness for teachers, tax deductions for out-of-pocket expenses on travel and school supplies, and increased mental health supports for teachers and education workers.

   March 23, 2026 · Peter Fragiskatos · Liberal · Health; Labour; Science and Technology; Taxation and Finance; Budget

3. Criminal Code of Canada amendment as it relates to Section 265 with a look to modernizing language regarding safety in classrooms for students, teachers, and education staff.

   February 2, 2026 · Sean Fraser · Liberal · Justice and Law Enforcement; Labour; Education

Full meeting log

13 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.