Ontario has a $12.7B shortfall on school repair, construction: budget watchdog

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Ontario has a $12.7B shortfall on school repair, construction: budget watchdog
Federal government’s $108.5M investment in student food programs in Ontario may not be enough for York region schools on wait-list for funding
Ontario reaches $108.5-million deal with feds for school food program meals for 160,000 more kids
OPSBA Statement on the Canada-Ontario National School Food Program Agreement

Toronto, November 22, 2024 – “School boards applaud the agreement reached between the federal and provincial government, marking a historic commitment of $108.5 million in new federal funds in support of student nutrition programs in Ontario. This long-awaited national program investment responds to years of advocacy by OPSBA and partners, building on the 2019 federal…
Cuts to Toronto Schools Are Carving into Bone
Why Are So Many Ontario School Boards Running Deficits?
Education minister says meetings with other social media companies to follow discussion with YouTube
Ford’s education minister directly warns school boards against ‘unnecessary or extravagant expenses’
The 2025 Public Education Symposium

Registration and Program Now Available! Registration for the 2025 Public Education Symposium (PES), taking place January 24 and 25 at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto, is now open. We recommend booking early to secure your spot. PES is OPSBA’s premier professional development experience. This year’s theme is The Time is Now! Today’s education world is incredibly complex – strong and…
Ford government to audit ‘discretionary funding’ at school boards: minister
L’Ontario ordonne un audit des dépenses de tous les conseils scolaires
‘It’s appalling’: Hawaii trip prompts Doug Ford to order audit of all Ontario school boards