Ontario teachers in the French-language school system have voted 97 per cent in favour of a strike.
Union president Remi Sabourin says the result shows Franco-Ontarian teachers are determined to defend their rights.
He says two major obstacles to an agreement are the government plans to increase class sizes and impose mandatory e-learning requirements.
Sabourin says for the government it's all about money, but forcing students to take online courses and eliminating teaching positions is not a solution.
Education Minister Stephen Lecce says he's disappointed the union is taking another step toward a strike, which he says would cause disruption for students and parents.
The French teachers' union has bargaining dates scheduled in January and no immediate strike plans.