Some Calgary parents relieved after Alberta orders teachers back to work

The Alberta government introduced back-to-work legislation Monday, forcing striking teachers back to school by Wednesday.

The province invoked the Charter’s notwithstanding clause ordering more than 50,000 teachers back to work. Some Calgary parents CityNews spoke to say they’re feeling a huge weight off their shoulders following the news.

“I’m very relieved,” said parent Christine Jackson. “Kids need the foundational stuff. My elementary school kids need the basics and trying to do that myself as somebody who doesn’t have a background in education they get confused and frustrated, and so do I.”

Anand Karuppiah is also feeling a sense of relief.

“The children need to go back to school,” he said.

Teachers across the province have been on strike since Oct. 6, as the UCP and the Alberta