School Funding

• Manitoba government outlines funding plan for upcoming school year

  The Manitoba government is increasing school operating funding for the upcoming school year by 3.4 per cent — the same increase as the current year.

  Education

  Feb 10, 2025
  
• Financial pain for Calgary Catholic schools, ‘difficult decisions’ loom

  Facing rising costs and growing enrolment, the Calgary Catholic School District Board of Trustees will use $21.5 million of district reserves to cover a shortfall in funding.

  Education

  May 24, 2024
  
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• Hamilton public board to get over $30M for new school, addition

  The new school and the renovations and addition at Mount Hope should be completed in the 2027-28 school year and add a combined 682 new student spaces and 176 child care spaces.

  Education

  Apr 12, 2024
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• Manitoba education minister says public schools to receive bump in funding

  Nello Altomare announced Thursday that public schools will receive, on average, a 3.4 per cent bump in funding, with an eye on changes for the 2024-25 school year.

  Education

  Feb 1, 2024
• Manitoba promises $100M increase in funding for school divisions

  The money represents a 6.1 per cent increase in operating funding, according to the government.

  Education

  Feb 2, 2023
• Edmonton Public School Board tables $1.2B budget, but some say it isn’t enough

  The Edmonton Public School Board approved a $1.2-billion budget for the upcoming school year on Friday, but board members are concerned the budget isn't keeping pace with reality.

  Education

  May 29, 2022
• Education minister announces $100 million in additional spending for Manitoba schools

  The province is pledging an additional $100 million in education spending as part of its 2021 budget, Education Minister Cliff Cullen announced Thursday.

  Education

  Apr 15, 2021
• Manitoba schools to see increase in funding for 2021-22 school year: Cullen

  Manitoba's public schools will see another increase in funding, the province's education minister, Cliff Cullen, announced Friday.

  Education

  Feb 5, 2021
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• McMaster, Mohawk getting more provincial funding for repairs and maintenance

  'Well-maintained facilities and the latest in learning tools and equipment are critical parts of a post-secondary education,' said MPP Donna Skelly.

  Education

  Dec 11, 2020
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• Province allocates $37.5 million to Saskatchewan schools in 2nd round of funding

  Saskatchewan announced $37.5 million in approved funding on Thursday to help keep staff and students safe in schools.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2020