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Unread 23-06-2016, 11:43
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Re: Ontario Moving to District Model in 2017

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Originally Posted by Mr V View Post
Yes you should, I doubt that the TDSB just decided to start funding teams w/o someone asking. Connect with other teams in your district, find out the right person on the school district to approach and give it a shot.

Or bypass your local school board and go right to the provincial government.
In terms of the Provincial Government, FIRST Canada is already supported by the Ontario Ministry of Education as a platinum sponsor, providing assistance to events and teams. The incredible growth that FIRST has seen in Ontario for the past few years would not have been possible without this level of government support.
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