COVID-19 pandemic.The questions come after Education Minister Stephen Lecce’s repeated claims that specific thresholds have been met for hiring.During recent news conferences, including Wednesday, Lecce claimed numerous times the government has hired hundreds of new custodians, teachers and additional public health nurses to support schools.Global News was able to confirm some new hires, however, the ministry was not able to point to any proof that the targets set have been met.“To combat COVID-19, our government has taken action to support our school board partners every step of the way with funding to support the hiring of 3,400 new teachers to reduce class sizes with an anticipated 890 more, 1,400 custodians with an anticipated 800 more,.