The Ontario government is looking to crack down on bullying in schools.
It has introduced five new measures aimed at preventing and combating bullying to ensure a safe learning experience for students.
The measures include training educators in anti-bullying and de-escalation techniques, a review of school reporting practices and reviewing the definition of bullying to ensure it reflects today's realities.
There will also be a province-wide survey to understand student's experiencesand MPP for Scarborough Centre Christina Mitas, a former teachers, will advise the minister on bullying prevention.
"We are taking action to root out bullying in our schools with one aim — keeping Ontario's students safe," says Education Minister Stephen Lecce.
Mitas will be talking to students, parents, teachers and expert to develop short and long-term strategies.