Myles McDougall accepts that tradespeople and skilled professionals could be candidates for teaching under the new certificates but cautions not everyone would make a good teacher; he emphasizes safeguards—mandatory preparation courses, additional criteria and school-board interviews to ensure suitability.

NewsApr 24, 2026

Immigration

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