This statement is attributable to Deborah Yedlin, President & CEO at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce
“Alberta’s education system plays a vital role in sustaining our economy – enabling parents and caregivers to participate fully in the workforce. With more than 700,000 students enrolled across the province from K-12, any labour disruption involving teachers will have far-reaching consequences. Not only will a strike set students back, it will also ripple through our economy, directly impacting both working families and the businesses that depend on them. At a time when we are facing productivity challenges and overall economic uncertainty, this will not be helpful. Additionally, education is about Alberta’s economic future, and we cannot afford to compromise our ability to educate the next generation.
“It is critical that negotiations between the Alberta government and the ATA are approached with a high degree of urgency. A prolonged disruption to educational services will not only impede student learning and development but will also create compounding economic strain across the province, including loss of productivity. We encourage both sides to return to the negotiating table and work towards a fair, timely agreement that prioritizes the wellbeing of families, teachers and the broader economy.”
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