52 h. ago Trustees accuse Ontario education minister of hypocrisy over focus on expenses

It’s the latest twist in a growing battle between government and school board trustees, many of whom face the possibility of being eliminated.

Politics

55 h. ago Toronto & York Region Labour Council: Minister Calandra a Hypocrite for Spending Thousands on Toronto Hotels and Pancakes

TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Toronto & York Region Labour Council is drawing attention to Minister Paul Calandra’s questionable expenses as he accuses various School Trustees of “mismanagement.” Calandra’s own expense reports show that since 2023, he’s billed taxpayers $23,000 for a community BBQ in his riding, $2,200 for Strawberry pancakes and […]

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57 h. ago Le personnel de soutien des collèges en Ontario déclenche une grève générale

Des lignes de piquetage sont prévues aux 24 établissements. Les cours peuvent avoir lieu si le professeur est présent.

Events

8 d. ago WARMINGTON: TCDSB Chair wanted fries with that – at taxpayers’ expense

But no more says Ontario's Education Minister, who put a stop to lavish expenses by TCDSB trustees

Economics

1 week ago Deachman: School trustees are essential voices in education. Leave them alone

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra has mused publicly about eliminating these important representatives of the local community.

Society

1 week ago La rentrée universitaire en français commence, d’un bout à l’autre de l’Ontario

À Hearst comme à Toronto, deux universités francophones encore jeunes misent sur la diversité et l’innovation.

Society

2 w. ago Ontario’s Grade 10 financial literacy requirement needs a rethink, critics say

Education experts and advocates are questioning Ontario’s already delayed plan to introduce a financial literacy requirement for high school students as part of the Grade 10 math course, with some saying the approach may actually discourage teens’ interest in personal finances. The requirement set to come into effect this September has been postponed until next […]

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3 w. ago OFL: Calandra’s Threat to Eliminate School Boards Is Deliberate Misdirection from the Government’s Failures

TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is condemning Education Minister Paul Calandra’s suggestion to eliminate elected school boards, calling it a deliberate act of misdirection designed to shift attention away from the Ford government’s devastating record on education. “This isn’t about fixing schools — it’s about deflecting blame,” […]

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