Doug Ford to meet with cabinet to discuss Ontario's plan for schools in January, sources say

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is meeting with his cabinet this week to discuss whether the province should open schools in January, sources say.

CTV News Toronto has learned that several other topics will be discussed during the meeting, including the recent U.S. CDC guidance to shorten some COVID-19 isolation periods.

A source said the meeting was originally scheduled for Wednesday, but it has been pushed until Thursday so cabinet can consider more data.

A spokesperson for Ford confirmed there was no cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Ford told reporters he would finalize and announce his decision on whether Ontario schools will go back to in-person learning in January by the end of the week.