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Ontario teachers are getting $750 a year for classroom supplies — but only from Staples, sparking outrage and confusion. While the government pushes “buy Ontario,” it’s partnering with an American-owned company, leaving educators questioning the message. Teachers welcome the cash, but the vendor lock-in raises concerns about pricing and choice. Amid rising trade tensions, the move feels contradictory — and some see it as a real-world economics lesson. Still, many feel this is just a drop in the bucket compared to the bigger needs in classrooms, like support for students with behavioral challenges.

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