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Ontario Building New School in Oakville

January 30, 2026

Investment part of Ontario government’s record funding to ensure student success

January 30, 2026

OAKVILLE NORTH-BURLINGTON – As part of its plan to protect Ontario and prepare students for success in our workforce, our government has provided the Halton District School Board with approval to issue the tender for the new Oakville NE #5 Public School to create more student spaces and childcare spaces.

“This is great news for families in Oakville North–Burlington. The approval to move forward with the new Oakville NE #5 Public School represents a $43.2 million investment in our growing community and ensures students have access to modern, high-quality learning spaces close to home. With 926 new elementary student spaces and 88 licensed childcare spaces, this project will better support students and their families, strengthen our neighbourhoods, and help meet the education needs of today while planning responsibly for the future. said Effie Triantafilopoulos, MPP for Oakville North-Burlington and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Gaming. “I want to thank Education Minister Calandra for his leadership and continued commitment to building strong schools and communities across Ontario.”

This project is supported by a total investment of $43.2 million, which includes additional funding of $3.2 million. When complete, the project will deliver 926 new elementary student spaces and 88 new licensed childcare spaces for local families.

“Our government is focused on supporting students, teachers and parents while ensuring school boards are equipping our students with the tools they need to succeed,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Education. “Once completed, this project will offer an inspiring learning environment that helps students prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. Our government will continue to provide the resources students need for ultimate achievement.”

Through local infrastructure projects like the one in Oakville the government is meeting urgent needs to address growth related to demographic changes. The investment is part of Ontario’s commitment to invest about $23 billion to support school construction, renewal and improvement over 10 years.

“Building and renewing Ontario’s infrastructure is a key part of our government’s plan to protect the economy and keep workers on the job in the face of significant economic uncertainties,” said Todd McCarthy, Acting Minister of Infrastructure. “Through our more than $220 billion capital plan, we are getting shovels in the ground faster to build new and improved schools, transit, hospitals and other critical infrastructure for communities across the province.”

“This new school is an investment in our community through public education and underscores the Halton District School Board’s commitment to delivering high-quality education in modern learning spaces that support students and staff. As Oakville continues to grow, we are proud to grow alongside the community we serve and provide families with strong schools that advance student achievement, well-being and opportunity”. Said Curtis Ennis, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board. “We are grateful for the Government of Ontario’s investment and partnership in making this possible, as well as the advocacy and efforts of the Board of Trustees and HDSB staff.  Together, we are preparing students for success in the classroom today and in their future studies, careers and lives”.

Oakville NE #5 Public School will be located at the southwest corner of Preserve Drive and Settlers Way in Oakville.

Quick Facts

  • Ontario passed the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, to strengthen the government’s oversight of school board finances, governance and program performance, to ensure that every dollar invested is preparing students for success.
  • Since 2018, Ontario has provided more than $6 billion for major capital projects, including 173 new schools, 122 permanent additions or renovations to existing school buildings and over 9,600 new licensed childcare spaces in schools.
  • For the 2025-26 school year, the province is providing $1.4 billion to school boards for school renewal projects.