​The Canadian Home and School Federation 

In October of this year, the Government of Canada assumed the role of co-chair of the Open Government Partnership (OGP). The OGP is a global organization that aims to promote transparency, empower citizens, fight corruption, and harness new technologies to strengthen governance.  
In its role, Canada will be hosting the OGP Global Summit in 2019. The event will bring together government and ministerial participants from 79 OGP member countries and civil society around the world, as well as 1,500 global influencers (including many youth). 
We’ve designed a survey and are looking to citizens across Canada to tell us what they would like to see on the agenda. The three themes for this year’s Summit are: inclusion, participation and impact. We want to ensure these are reflected in our agenda – but to do so, we need your help! Please take a moment to provide your feedback, share this message or retweet to your networks. 
The survey is open until November 30, 2018!
 

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The Canadian Home and School Federation (CHSF) is a national organization representing provincial Home and School Federations,  and is the only organization linking provincial parent groups across Canada on issues of common national interest in public education.
The Canadian Home and School Federation is a national, non-profit and non-partisan umbrella organization for provincial affiliates, Home and School Federations,  representing parents committed to improving the quality of education available to their children.
​      Vision: Excellence in public education of all Canadian children and                           youth. 
      Mission: The Canadian Home and School Federation, the national                           voice of parents, promotes excellence in public education as                         well as the social well being of children and youth.
     Fundamental beliefs:

• All children and youth in Canada are entitled to an excellent public education,
• Parents must be recognized as key education partners in preserving and promoting excellence in public education,
• The voice of parents with children in public schools must be heard nationally, provincially, and locally through recognized “Home and School” associations/council,
• The health and well-being of Canadian students are essential components to learning,
• Parents must be valued and respected in their role as advocates for children and youth.   

Nominate an outstanding Teacher
or Early Childhood Educator for a 2019 Prime Minister’s Award!​

For most of us, at least one teacher stands out in our memories. Those teachers played an important role in our lives as they do in the lives of today’s children.
The Prime Minister's Awards honour exemplary teachers and early childhood educators that help build the next generation of talented, caring and creative Canadians. These awards include the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence, Teaching Excellence in STEM, and Excellence in Early Childhood Education.
Prime Minister’s Awards recipients can receive:

• Cash awards worth up to $5,000
• A certificate from the Prime Minister
• National recognition and promotion of their best teaching practices

Download your nomination package and a poster today at:
Canada.ca/pm-awards.
Submit your nomination electronically or by mail before January 14, 2019.
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​2018 Prime Minister’s Awards Recipient Best Practices videos now available!
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The Best Teaching Practices videos for the 2018 Prime Minister’s Award recipients for Teaching Excellence, Teaching Excellence in STEM, and Excellence in Early Childhood Education have just been released!

​We encourage you and members of your school community to share this video with your friends, families, and colleagues.