
Paul Calandra
@PaulCalandra
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Ontario’s Minister of Education. MPP for Markham-Stouffville.
Stouffville, ON
Joined March 2009
I was pleased to join @MichaelParsa this morning in Peterborough, where he announced that the Province of Ontario is investing an additional $5 million in the Ontario Student Nutrition Program and the First Nations Student Nutrition Program. This important investment will help
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We all face moments when life feels heavy. What matters most is knowing you’re not alone. Support groups like the @KidsHelpPhone, where there’s always someone on the other end, have been trusted for decades. Let’s keep showing up for students, making sure they feel seen, heard,
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Hey, New York — Brian thinks he's our new CFO. We gave him a stage to prove it.
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It was wonderful to join Bloor Collegiate Institute as they celebrated 100 years and the opening of their brand new school. The pride of past alumni and the dedication of teachers and staff continue to shape this school community for current and future students.
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Together with the federal government, we are investing in French language education in Ontario, giving students the skills and opportunities they need to succeed. I was pleased to join MPs @mflalonde and @MonaFortier in Orleans to announce a $523 million investment to continue
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This Science Literacy Week, we celebrate the power of STEM. Ensuring students build strong science skills today prepares them for the jobs of tomorrow and drives student achievement across every field. When we invest in STEM learning, we invest in a brighter future for all.
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See my statement below about the singing of the national anthem at a Toronto school this morning.
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Congratulations to Minister @C_Mulroney for her appointment as a Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour - France's highest distinction for military and civil merit. Minister Mulroney has shown unwavering dedication towards promoting the French language and
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Today, on World Teachers’ Day, we recognize the hard work and dedication of our teachers. Teachers play a vital role in giving our students the best opportunity to succeed. That’s why our government is focused on providing the tools, resources, and consistency they need to
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Today is a day to remember the survivors of residential schools, their families and the children who never came home. Ontario stands with Indigenous communities as we continue working towards truth and reconciliation.
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Tomorrow, schools across the province will reflect and honour Survivors, their families and the many communities affected by the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools by observing Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Reconciliation. 🔗: https://t.co/1TUokHvtj8
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Thank you St. Joseph-Schollard Hall Catholic Secondary School for the warm welcome and tour. It was so nice to see the school in action and meet so many dedicated staff and students. The generational commitment from many of the teachers that filled the school is a true testament
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It was a pleasure recently visiting @Nbisiing Secondary School in Nipissing First Nation. Thank you to the staff, students, and elected community leaders for sharing your time, perspectives and stories. Your vision and dedication have built something truly special.
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Jim Bradley dedicated his life to serving his community, from Queen’s Park to Niagara Regional Council. I saw firsthand his commitment to the Niagara region during my time as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. My condolences to his family, friends, and community.
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This week I had the chance to tour the @KidsHelpPhone office to speak with leadership there about how we can best support students across Ontario. For decades, Kids Help Phone has been working to make sure every young person has a safe space to turn to, no matter the challenge.
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I recently had the privilege of visiting E.C. Drury School for the Deaf. For these students, sign language (ASL) is their first language and when they are empowered to communicate, learn, and thrive, we open doors to a future full of opportunity.
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Engaging visit to the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB) headquarters this week in Nipissing First Nation, to meet with leaders from the Anishinabek Education System (AES). We’re collectively working together to identify educational priorities to support AES students.
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Ontario is protecting taxpayers by banning municipal speed cameras. To improve road safety, the province is establishing a new provincial fund to proactively support road and school zone safety without raising costs for drivers. https://t.co/BzAw09edSe
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En ce Jour des Franco-Ontariens et des Franco-Ontariennes, nous invitons tout le monde à se joindre à nous pour célébrer les contributions inestimables de la communauté francophone. Par sa langue et sa culture, la communauté franco-ontarienne continue d’enrichir l’Ontario et de
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