Thread. Schools in Ontario. (COI: 7 yo grandson we like to hug). Quite a gap between SickKids plan & what has been announced by Gov& #39;t. Appreciate investments by Gov& #39;t but don& #39;t see how boards, principals, teachers, other staff can get ready w/in 5 wks or w/out more $.

Yes, delays are bad for kids & hard on families, esp. low-income families. Just worried that opening too soon, related COVID-19 flare-ups, & rapid re-closing would be even worse.

From multi-partisan observation: Gov& #39;ts seek advice. Gov& #39;ts cherry-pick advice & partially fund the bits they pick. Shit happens. Gov& #39;ts invoke advisers. Advisers object. Gov& #39;ts pivot to highlight deficiencies in execution. Rewind and repeat.

Looking ahead. Named advisers for invocation: SK, UHN, Ont public health experts. Potential execution scapegoats: Boards, principals, teachers, other staff.

Respectful suggestion to Premier: Sir, this is your plan. You& #39;ll own it on election day. If you& #39;re nervous, then move more slowly, add more resources, work v. closely with educators, and nail down every detail. Disclaimers: Non-partisan. Advising as Oupa, not as an MD.