In December 2010, the Nova Scotia government made a shocking announcement of proposed education cuts amounting to $200 million. Numbers that have been thrown out include up to 4,000 total staff slashed; 2,000 teachers out the door; hundreds of bus drivers off the road; hundreds more janitors and other staff given the boot as well; and, up to 70 schools gone. Even if this is just sabre rattling, these are some huge sabres. This is an interview with an anonymous teacher in Nova Scotia.
The identity of the teacher is anonymous and the voice has been altered. Anonymity is being kept upon the request of the teacher. There are expected job cuts down the road; that's the context.