Source
Source is the podcast channel of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE). It explores the big picture of what’s happening in Canada’s public education system, presents the latest trends, uncovers real stories from educators, leading experts, and activists, and provides possible solutions to strengthen Canada’s public education system.
Source est la chaîne balado officielle de la Fédération canadienne des enseignantes et des enseignants (CTF/FCE). Elle met en lumière les grandes choses qui se passent dans le système d’éducation publique au Canada, signale les dernières tendances, relate des histoires vraies d’enseignantes et enseignants, d’activistes et de sommités du domaine, et propose des solutions pour renforcer notre système d’éducation publique.
Episodes
31 episodes
Safe and Inclusive Schools with Harmony Movement
“Words Matter” is a fundamental principle that should guide every interaction. Join Iyanuoluwa Akinrinola from the CTF/FCE for a compelling discussion on the growing issue of harmful language in Canadian schools. Alongside leading advocat...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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31:03
ABSENCES : La pénurie de personnel enseignant dans les écoles francophones et dans les programmes de français langue seconde
Cet épisode traite de la pénurie de personnel enseignant dans les écoles de langue française en contexte minoritaire et dans les programmes de français langue seconde au Canada.Sujets traités :L’histoire de la francophonie ca...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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EVENT REPLAY: 2025 Progress Summit – Public Education at the Tipping Point
This episode features an exclusive replay of the “Public Education at the Tipping Point” panel from the 2025 Progress Summit, brought to you by the Broadbent...
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44:30
Special Edition Federal Election Episode | Épisode spécial sur les élections fédérales
The upcoming federal election calls for a special edition podcast episode! Join Mark Garcia, CTF/FCE Advocacy and Government Relations Coordinator, as he provides an overview of our election campaign,
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ABSENT: Why are Canada’s teachers leaving the profession? / ABSENCES : Pourquoi est-ce que les enseignantes et enseignants du Canada quittent la profession?
This episode of the ABSENT series explores Canada’s teacher retention crisis, through the stories of current and former teachers, education leaders, and researchers. / Cet épisode de la série ABSENCES met en lumière la crise d...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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44:54
ABSENT: Not Meeting Student Needs, A Systemic Problem (Part 2) / ABSENCES : Besoins insatisfaits des élèves : un problème systémique (épisode 2)
This episode is the second of two episodes on the rise of violence in Canadian schools. With the help of leading experts and real stories from teachers and education workers, this episode explores possible solutions, what the CTF/FCE is doing t...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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29:13
ABSENT: The Violence of Austerity in Schools (Part 1) / ABSENCES : La violence de l’austérité à l’école (épisode 1)
This episode is the first of two episodes on the rise of violence in Canadian schools. / Cet épisode est le premier de deux sur la montée de la violence dans les écoles du Canada. With the help of leading experts and real st...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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56:06
Série balado ABSENCES : L’annonce-amorce
ABSENCES, c’est le titre d’une nouvelle série d’enquête de la chaîne balado de la Fédération canadienne des enseignantes et des enseignants. Elle dévoile les causes cachées de la crise de l’éducation publique à travers les témoignages...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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ABSENT Podcast Series Teaser
Welcome to ABSENT, an investigative series from the Canadian Teachers’ Federation Source podcast channel.This series uncovers the mystery of our public education crisis through real stories from teachers, educators, and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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Tune in to Season 2 of the CTF/FCE's Source! / Source a lancé sa deuxième saison!
Welcome to Source – the official podcast of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE), presenting the latest trends and topics influencing publicly funded public education in Canada. From thought leaders to union representati...
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Season 2
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Alex Silas, de l’Alliance de la Fonction publique du Canada, nous parle du pouvoir collectif comme instrument de changement
L’union fait la force 💪 C’est ça le pouvoir des syndicats : bien utiliser notre pouvoir collectif pour améliorer la qualité de vie des travailleurs et travailleuses du Canada.Joignez-vous à Heidi Yetman, présidente de la CTF/FCE, qui dis...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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24:38
Alex Silas of PSAC on Harnessing Collective Power for Change
There’s strength in numbers. 💪That’s the power of the labour movement – harnessing our collective power to raise the standard of living for all workers in Canada. Join Heidi Yetman, CTF/FCE President, for a conversation about the po...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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24:56
Fae Johnstone on Supporting 2SLGBTQQIA+ Students and Educators / Fae Johnstone parle de la nécessité de soutenir les élèves et le personnel enseignant de la communauté LGBTQQIA2+
(La version française du texte suit.) With the staggering rise in anti-2SLGBTQQIA+ hate across Canada, what can we do to support 2SLGBTQQIA+ students and educators?Join CTF/FCE's Wes Delve for a conversation with Fae Joh...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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24:12
Canada’s Gender Gap with Shari Graydon / L’écart entre les genres au Canada, avec Shari Graydon
Canada ranks 61st in the world for women’s political representation (as of Aug. 2023). So, what needs to happen for women to achieve parity in politics? / Le Canada se class...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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17:05
Faites la connaissance de la présidente, Heidi Yetman
Faites la connaissance de la présidente de la CTF/FCE, Heidi Yetman, et écoutez le récit de son parcours, qui l’a amenée du rôle d’enseignante au Québec à celui de dirigeante élue du milieu de l’éducation aux échelons local, provincial et natio...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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18:45
Get to Know the CTF/FCE President, Heidi Yetman
Get to know the President of the CTF/FCE, Heidi Yetman, as she recounts her journey from classroom teacher in Quebec to an elected leader in education at the local, provincial, and national levels. This episode delves into Heidi’s:<...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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12:56
Digital technologies have entered the chat with Dr. Christina Colclough / Les technologies numériques se sont immiscées dans la discussion avec Christina Colclough, Ph. D.
Join the CTF/FCE's Mia Travers Hayward as she chats with Dr. Christina J. Colclough, founder of The Why Not Lab and advocate for the digital rights of workers. / Joignez-vous à Mia Travers Hayward de la CTF/...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:38
EVENT REPLAY: Teaching and Learning during the Pandemic: Lived Experiences / REDIFFUSION : L’enseignement et l’apprentissage pendant la pandémie : Expériences vécues
While the phrase “We’re all in this together” became a mantra for living through the COVID pandemic, we were not all living that experience in the same way. This episode is a replay from the CTF/FCE Women’s Symposium panel discussio...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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42:21
WEBINAR REPLAY: The Hybrid Model for Teaching and Learning with Dr. Carol Campbell / Le modèle d’enseignement et d’apprentissage hybride avec Carol Campbell, Ph. D.
This episode is a replay the Podium webinar on April 14, 2023 with special guest Dr. Carol Campbell, Professor of Leadership and Educational Change at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. In this w...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:40
Parliamentary Session Recap / Récapitulatif de la session parlementaire
Join Mark Garcia, CTF/FCE Advocacy and Government Relations Coordinator, as he provides an overview of the most recent parliamentary session and legislation that the CTF/FCE is monitoring, including: / Joignez-vous à Mark Garcia, coordonnateur ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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7:58
Parliament Fall Session Recap / Récapitulatif de la session parlementaire de l’automne
That’s a wrap on the fall session of Parliament! Join Mark Garcia, CTF/FCE Advocacy and Government Relations Coordinator, as he gives us a look at what has happened on the Hill this fall and upcoming considerations for 2023, including: / La ses...
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Episode 11
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14:21
Copyright and Fair Dealing with Michael Geist / Le droit d’auteur et l’utilisation équitable, avec Michael Geist
Rolling back fair dealing would be disastrous for education. That’s why the Supreme Court of Canada has made it clear that copyright, and by extension fair dealing, is designed to serve the broader public interest, which is best served by balan...
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Episode 10
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25:41
OECTA President, Barb Dobrowolski: Women Leaders in Education / Présidente de l’OECTA, Barb Dobrowolski : La série Les femmes aux postes de direction en éducation
The path to leadership is often a winding one with unexpected turns – sometimes you just have to jump right in and get involved at whatever level you can. That’s how Barb Dobrowolski got to where she is today, as the President of the Ont...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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9:32
Parliament and Party Leadership Race and Cost of Living, Oh My! / Parlement, course à la chefferie, coût de la vie… Et quoi encore?!!
The House is back in session! Join Mark Garcia, CTF/FCE Advocacy and Government Relations Coordinator, as he gives us a glimpse of what’s happening in Parliament this fall, including:Looking forward on Bill C-8, Eligible Educator Sc...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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7:05
A Conversation on the Calm During Crisis Research Report / Discussion sur le rapport Calm During Crisis
In collaboration with the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF), this special edition podcast episode explores the findings from STF and the University of Regina’s research report,
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Episode 7
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