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Weekly Update 23

March 7, 2025

Bill 124 Remedy and CRA T1198 Tax Forms

A link to information from the Thames Valley District School Board regarding CRA T1198 tax forms accompanies this update.

A Statement of Qualifying Retroactive Lump-Sum Payment (a T1198 tax form) will be prepared by the Thames Valley District School Board for Teachers who received a qualifying retroactive lump-sum payment/payments exceeding $3000.00.

Teachers who received a retroactive lump-sum payment of less than $3000.00 and who want the T1198 tax form are advised to contact TVDSB Payroll directly.

Specific questions regarding all tax forms should be directed to TVDSB Payroll. 
International Women's Day

Saturday, March 8 is International Women’s Day. Here is the United Nations 2025 International Women’s Day statement:

This year’s theme - For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment - calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind. Central to this vision is empowering the next generation—youth, particularly young women and adolescent girls—as catalysts for lasting change.

Besides, the year 2025 is a pivotal moment as it marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. This document is the most progressive and widely endorsed blueprint for women’s and girls’ rights worldwide that transformed the women’s rights agenda in terms of legal protection, access to services, youth engagement, and change in social norms, stereotypes and ideas stuck in the past.

Engage media, corporate leaders, governments, community leaders, civil society and youth, and others with influence to take action in your communities. Ask leaders to take action and invest in promoting women’s rights and gender equality. Share International Women’s Day stories and messages on digital platforms, using the hashtag #ForAllWomenAndGirls to spark dialogue and inspire action.

QECO Data Breach

On July 26, 2024, there was a data breach on a QECO file server. QECO has taken steps to secure the environment and will contact all individuals who were affected.

ETFO members who have any additional questions should contact the QECO incident response line at 1­833-778-1365 between the hours of 8:00am to 8:00pm EST Monday–Friday. Please also refer to QECO at queco.ca.

 

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