Over the next year, 20 new schools will be built across Ontario and eight existing schools will see state-of-the-art permanent additions.
That’s according to the provincial government, who are investing $550-million in the project, which is expected to add nearly 16,000 new learning spaces and 870 new licensed child care spaces over the 2020-2021 school year.
“Our government is doing everything possible to ensure our students can achieve lifelong success,” said Premier Doug Ford. “That’s why we made a significant commitment to fix our schools and ensure students and staff have access to the best classrooms, with features like modern ventilation systems and high-speed Internet access. During construction, these projects will create hundreds of jobs and contribute significantly to our economic recovery.”
Some schools will also be getting upgrades to enhance their facilities and add more student spaces.
“This government firmly believes that all children deserve to learn in state-of-the-art, modern, technologically connected and accessible schools,” said Education Minister Stephen Lecce. “We will continue to take action to ensure students are safe today and well into the future by approving more new school buildings and permanent additions, and increasing access to child care for working parents.”
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