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- ↑ Steffenhagen, Janet (2011-09-29). "No meetings on future of B.C. College of Teachers: Education Minister". Vancouver Sun . Retrieved 2012-11-02.
- ↑ "Unfortunate that voice of teachers is diminished on new council: BCTF". British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF). 2011-10-26. Retrieved 2012-11-02.
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