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Ontario’s Minister of Education. MPP for Markham-Stouffville.

Stouffville, ON
Joined March 2009
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Paul Calandra
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Last week in Ottawa, I visited Steve MacLean Public School to learn about their Student Nutrition Program along with Minister @MichaelParsa. With support from the Ottawa Network for Education, this program is helping around 70 students start their day nourished and ready to
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Paul Calandra
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Being inside our schools across Ontario shows us what’s possible when students have the right spaces to learn and grow. After announcing $162 million for new and expanded schools in the Ottawa area, it was a privilege to spend time at Wazoson Public School and hear directly from
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@PaulCalandra
Paul Calandra
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Ontario is issuing a Request for Proposals to design an extension of Highway 410 that will connect to the future Highway 413.   We’re connecting the regions of York, Peel and Halton, shortening travel times by up to 30 minutes per trip.   Learn more: https://t.co/j6UVaG4BxP
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Paul Calandra
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When trustees create roadblocks for teachers and classrooms, it’s students who feel the impact most.
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Paul Calandra
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Parents should have the confidence that their child is safe when they put them under care. Our government is investing $20 million to launch the Liam Riazati Memorial Fund, a new initiative to help protect children in childcare by helping community-based licensed facilities
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@MichaelParsa
Michael Parsa
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Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Our government has zero tolerance for gender-based violence, which is why we are taking action to end it by supporting survivors, investing in prevention programs, and working with community partners
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Paul Calandra
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We’re building and expanding schools across the province. Today, I announced we are investing $162 million to build two new schools and expand an existing one to support families in fast-growing communities in the Ottawa area.
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Paul Calandra
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The Finch West LRT is opening on December 7!   Ontario is relieving gridlock and connecting more than 51,000 daily riders to more convenient transit.   Learn more: https://t.co/6ahFMvzU3K
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Paul Calandra
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The latest EQAO results show that while we have taken important actions to support student learning, student achievement isn’t improving fast enough. We are taking decisive action to get students on track for stronger achievement.
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Paul Calandra
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I was happy to join my federal counterpart Minister @PattyHajdu today to discuss the one-year extension of the federal child care program in Ontario. This extension will keep fees from rising next year and give families the stability they need to plan ahead with confidence. We
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Paul Calandra
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While the leader of the opposition might be okay with the dysfunction at the Near North District School Board, our government is taking action to ensure students are put first.
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@PaulCalandra
Paul Calandra
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The latest EQAO results show more action is needed to support our students and help them succeed. Too many boards are falling short, including the Near North District School Board, where trustee dysfunction and infighting have distracted boards from the core mission: student
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Paul Calandra
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The latest EQAO results show that more action is needed to support our students and help them succeed. In too many cases, dysfunction and infighting among trustees have distracted boards from this core responsibility. I have taken the time to closely review these results, and
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Paul Calandra
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Ontario is extending One Fare to keep transit costs down for riders!   Since 2024, the program has saved Ontarians nearly $200 million and enabled nearly 62 million free transfers across participating transit agencies.   Learn more: https://t.co/aUiTiklamj
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@PaulCalandra
Paul Calandra
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I will not stand by while a board’s incompetence directly impacts student achievement. We are placing the Near North District School Board under supervision after a ministry review confirmed deep-rooted dysfunction and mismanagement that has eroded public confidence and forced
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Paul Calandra
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Delayed openings and half-demolished schools are just further examples of why stronger oversight is important for our students’ success. I will continue to put students, parents and teachers at the centre of every decision.
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Paul Calandra
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Our government has awarded contracts for the detail design of the central and east sections of the Bradford Bypass!   The 16-kilometre highway will relieve gridlock and cut travel times across York Region and Simcoe County by 35 minutes.    Learn more: https://t.co/XuIxXlt4Lj
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Paul Calandra
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BREAKING: @Sflecce announces plan to create nearly 37,000 🇨🇦 jobs by approving the refurbishment of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.   While the Liberals wanted to shut Pickering down, we are delivering a generational made-in-Ontario project that will keep over 90% of all
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Paul Calandra
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We have been clear since day one that we will not hesitate to take action where trustees have failed in their duty to students.
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