The plan will require people on welfare to submit to drug tests when abuse is suspected, as well as mandatory literacy tests. Those who refuse face losing their benefits. Watch for a report with Global's Troy Reeb. The province wants to introduce tougher criteria for passing students on to higher grades. Yeah, school is a joke for most students.
Student life is tough enough without stricter standards.
If the province is going to make school tougher, it had better fund more programs for those with learning disabilities. Disclaimer Other IBS Sites Other CanWest Global Communications Corp. Sites Our privacy policy .