Ontario Education

• Ontario school boards record more deficits a year after supervisors sent in

  In June 2025, Minister Paul Calandra announced he would appoint supervisors to the Toronto public, Toronto Catholic, Ottawa-Carleton and Dufferin-Peel school boards.

  Canada

  Jul 6
  
• Ontario education minister ‘clarifying’ students will be allowed to miss class for sports

  New attendance rules kick in next academic year, when attendance and participation will make up either 10 or 15 per cent of a final mark for students, depending on the grade.

  Education

  Jun 30
  
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• Ontario’s teaching unions serve bargaining notice to kick off contract talks

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

  Canada

  Jun 3
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• Schools failing to ‘consistently’ meet requirements of special needs students: Ontario AG

  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.

  Canada

  May 12
• Ontario education minister grills stakeholders on trustee reform legislation

  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.

  Education

  Apr 27
• Ontario education minister considering social media ban for under 16s

  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.

  Politics

  Apr 17
• Ontario high school attendance drops to 40% of target as government considers changes

  The Ford government is currently considering giving students in grades 9 to 12 credit on their final marks if they attend class as part of new legislation.

  Politics

  Apr 15
• Ontario will give marks for attending class in move minister says came from teachers

  As part of new legislation, Education Minister Paul Calandra unveiled plans Monday to make attendance part of final marks for students in Grades 10, 11 and 12.

  Education

  Apr 14
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• What the Ford government’s education reform means for boards under supervision

  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. 

  Education

  Apr 14
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• Ontario to cut length of teachers’ college, increase practical element

  Most programs are currently four semesters and under upcoming legislation, teachers' college across the province would be delivered in three consecutive semesters over 12 months.

  Canada

  Apr 10