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The Peel District School Board's government-appointed supervisor wrote to trustee and vice chair David Green telling him he must stop using a portable to store items.

On Monday public hearings on major education reform began with advocates and politicians discussing an overhaul that will see more power over boards reside at Queen's Park.

In an interview with Focus Ontario to discuss his overhaul of school board governance, Minister Paul Calandra said the government is planning the next wave of reforms.

Education Minister Paul Calandra, however, said he won't use the notwithstanding clause if he moves to eliminate trustees in Ontario.

Several provinces that have previously indicated interest in social media bans say they'll be watching to see how the federal government will roll its plan out.

Calandra says the province will be working closely with the federal government on a social media ban for kids under a certain age.

The Ford government's decision to keep trustees in place long-term will not mean the end of supervision at eight Ontario school boards, the education minister says. 

Premier Wab Kinew said he's looking to ban social media for those 16 and under, but still did not specify when such legislation would be tabled.

Premier Wab Kinew did not specify when his plan would be introduced nor did he say the age range of who the potential law would impact.

The notices mean the province will now need to prepare to enter potentially bruising talks with the unions within the next 15 days.

Louise Arbour replaced Mary Simon, who was the first Indigenous person to hold the position, as Canada's new Governor General on Monday.

The Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act, introduced by opposition MPPs in April, was defeated by the government in mid-May on second reading.

Ontario Provincial Police are set to launch a website next year that will name high-risk offenders.

A scathing report from auditor general Shelley Spence found a series of issues with how colleges were teaching drivers, including some students not completing mandatory training.

An MIT study published in November 2025 found that using AI chatbots like ChatGPT erodes critical thinking skills, even among adults.

Auditor general Shelley Spence found the growth of children with special education needs is outpacing enrolment and painted a picture of a poorly organized and struggling system.

Government House Leader Steve Clark confirmed politicians won't return to Queen's Park until Oct. 27, suggesting he didn't want to 'interfere' with municipal elections.

Teachers' organizations across Canada say provincial governments are using the notwithstanding clause to 'terminate legitimate labour disputes' more frequently than ever before.

The Toronto District School Board says while no in-classroom supports will be cut, things like outdoor education and cafeteria workers will be lost.

The Manitoba government plans to reduce where flavoured vaping products can be sold, but one group says the idea does not go far enough and lags behind other provinces' efforts.