The teacher shortage in Ontario has a direct impact on French-language school boards. There is a significant lack of qualified French-speaking teachers. Over the past 10 years, the number of graduated and certified teachers has continued to worsen, which has had a detrimental effect on French Catholic education. Without immediate change and long-term solutions, this shortage continues to weaken the vitality and growth of the French Catholic school board in Ontario.
The change from one year to two years educator program marks the beginning of the shortage. Other example includes the limited available of spots in French-language university educator programs, the lack of appreciation for the profession, and inadequate governmental response. Consequently, the shortage is continuing to worsen.
The AFOCSC is committed to being an influential partner in promoting qualified and committed French-speaking candidates to teach in the French Catholic school boards in Ontario.