10/16/2025
I don't normally address rumours on here but I have been getting some messages about a particular one out there right now. An image is being circulated that the ATA donated over a million dollars to the NDP in 2021.
This is untrue.
We had to register as a third party advertiser under legislation when we launched the Stand for Education media campaign which coincided with the election. The amounts you see there are for the non partisan ad campaign, they are not donations to political parties. The ATA is non partisan by policy; therefore, we do not endorse candidates or political parties. Any money budgeted by the Association is closely scrutinized and voted on by delegates at our Annual Representative Assembly, and a donation like this would never be considered, let alone be passed by delegates.
Again, this is a lie being perpetrated by some online to try to create a fake controversy, smear the ATA, and divide members.