VOTE DONALD BLAIS

Simcoe Muskoka School Board Trustee

Married for 32 years and father of two lovely young women.

Telecommunications entrepreneur for 29 years, specializing in fiber optics.

For the past 13 years, I have volunteered with the Youth Justice Committee of York, Scarborough and Sault Ste. Marie, a group that helps young offenders make amends to their victims and the community.

For 12 years, school trustee in Simcoe Muskoka, Mississauga and finally back to Simcoe Muskoka if you allow me.

Good relations with provincial and federal politicians.

Ability to communicate with them.
Very good relations with the Director of Education, the superintendents, and the staff members.
Life experiences that have brought me a lot of knowledge and empathy for the work of a school trustee and for communicating effectively.

Michael Tibollo-Associate Attorney General Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions (2019 – 2025)

From left to right: André Blais, Director of Education; Caroline Mulroney; myself; and Mélinda Chartrand, former Chair.

Paul Calandra-Education minister

Our school board

Stever Lecce former Minister of Education former Chair of the School Board Melinda Chartrand

Mike Shriner leader of the Green Party of Ontario

My main concerns:

The well-being of your children.

A safe school

Provide all the necessary tools and training to staff members to maintain a safe environment in our schools. Create a sense of belonging for families, children, and staff members, regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or orientations.

Transparency

Minimize closed-door discussions and maximize public debates.

Graduation rate

Maintain a high graduation rate by helping our children reach their full potential.

Childhood in difficulty

Support the Committee for Children in Difficulty and provide them with the necessary budget for effective operation.

Work environment

Ensure that the staff of our institutions works in a healthy working environment. Support the promotion of traditional professions to address the changes in the labor market caused by artificial intelligence.

The post-Covid19.

The challenges are numerous and tremendous.

Education Act

Know the Education Law well and ensure its application.

My strengths:

Good relationships with provincial politicians in the York region.
Ability to communicate with them.
Very good relationships with the Director of Education, superintendents, and staff members.
Life experiences that have given me a lot of knowledge and empathy for the work of a school trustee and for effective communication.

Environment:

Maintaining good environmental policies of the council and ensuring proper environmental education. As a Catholic, I believe it is our responsibility to pass on Christian and environmental values to preserve the planet.