text: The TDSB has a history of doing stupid things.
  
  About 20 years ago it removed all the play equipment from school yards because it did not meet CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standards. 
  
  It did so because of a perceived risk of harm to children despite no reports of injuries from equipment that had been in place for years. It did not have the money at the time to replace the equipment which I recall  eventually cost a $million (probably $5 million today).
  
  This was a complete waste of money and play equipment. The situation arose because the CSA changed its standards, which they occasionally do. However, such changes were minor and intended typically only apply to new installations, not retroactively.
  
  Is it not wonderful how fools can spend other peoples money so easily and without any accountability?