Ontario boards gear up to quickly reopen some schools as Ford government issues directive “Following the best medical advice, with the clear support of both Ontario’s and the local Medical Officers of Health, we are reopening schools across the province knowing that we have taken additional steps and made additional investments to better protect our students and staff,” Lecce stated.“Nothing is more important than returning kids to school safely because it is crucial for their development, mental health, and future success.”A good portion of the province’s health units have now been cleared to return to in-class learning.