Health News For North East

• In addition to the 67 projects approved for $1.3 billion in provincial support in 2025-26, there is also an additional close to $300 million in funding provided through the 2026-27 Capital Priorities program to approve 12 priority projects that are ready to proceed.
• For the 2025-26 school year, the Ministry of Education continues to provide $1.4 billion to school boards to renew and improve schools.
• In April 2026, Ontario introduced the Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026, that would, if passed, bring greater accountability, consistency and modernization to Ontario’s education system through new and enhanced measures to further support student success. The legislation also provides the ministry with stronger tools to intervene in the capital planning process when boards are unable to deliver projects in the best interests of students and educators.

"This is a significant investment in education across Elgin–Middlesex–London, with several new schools and expansions that will support the growth we’re seeing across our communities. Ontario needs more space for students to learn, greater access to childcare, and modern classrooms that support student success. These investments will make a real difference for children and families today, while helping to build a stronger future for our region."

- Rob Flack
MPP, Elgin–Middlesex–London

"Investing in new and expanded schools is an investment in the future of our growing communities. These projects will provide modern, high-quality learning spaces that support students and families for years to come. As our region continues to grow, it’s critical that our infrastructure keeps pace. These new and expanded schools will help create the space students need to learn, succeed and thrive in safe, supportive environments. I’m proud to see this progress and will continue working to ensure our communities have the resources they need."

- Steve Pinsonneault
MPP, Lambton–Kent–Middlesex

"As part of our government’s historic capital plan, we are investing $236 billion in critical infrastructure to build and protect Ontario. Through these investments, we are helping deliver new and improved schools in the London area and across the province to support students, local jobs and growing communities."

- Todd McCarthy
Acting Minister of Infrastructure

"We are absolutely thrilled with this support from the Ministry of Education. We are thankful that our collective efforts to focus on the needs of students are showing such extraordinary results, both in our classrooms and with this investment and recognition from the ministry. The LDCSB is the fastest growing school board in Ontario. We are breaking student enrolment records each year, and we continue to welcome new employees to our system each and every day."

- Vince Romeo
Director of Education, London District Catholic School Board

"The Conseil scolaire catholique Providence sincerely thanks the Ministry of Education for providing the funding necessary to carry out this project, which directly addresses the growing needs of the Francophone community in the London area. This new Catholic elementary school, which will also include a child care centre, will offer Francophone families a continuous educational pathway starting in early childhood, in a modern and safe environment that meets students’ needs. As we see a strong population growth in the area, this investment is essential to ensuring equitable access to a high-quality education in French as a first language. It will not only help support students’ success and well-being but also strengthen the vitality and roots of the Francophone community in the region."

- Carolyn Bastien
Director of Education, Conseil scolaire catholique Providence

"This funding will help us address population shifts we’re seeing across Thames Valley District School Board. It will also help us provide the modern facilities that we need to deliver the best educational opportunities for students. We are grateful to the ministry for their support, as well as our municipal and French first-language board partners for collaborating on these projects."

- Bill Tucker
Director of Education, Thames Valley District School Board

"This announcement is about more than an investment in infrastructure. It affirms our commitment to provide Francophone families access to a quality education in their language and near where they live. The arrival of Conseil scolaire Viamonde in St. Thomas is excellent news for the community and shows the government’s confidence in our educational mission. We sincerely thank the Ministry of Education."

- Benoit Fortin
Board Chair, Conseil scolaire Viamonde