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Ontario Providing Record Supports with New School in Oakville

August 29, 2025

Harvest Oak Public School will open this fall, ensuring students and teachers have the modern learning environments they need to succeed

August 28, 2025

Oakville North-Burlington – Today, Effie Triantafilopoulos, MPP for Oakville North—Burlington, announced that the new Harvest Oak Public School will be welcoming new students in September for the 2025-26 school year. This project is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow. 

The province is providing Halton District School Board with $30 million to build the new school in Oakville. This project delivers 788 elementary spaces and 88 licensed child care spaces for local families for the 2025-26 school year.

“Our government is making the investments needed to give Oakville families access to high-quality education and childcare close to home.”  Said Effie J. Triantafilopoulos, MPP for Oakville North-Burlington and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Gaming.  “By building modern schools like this one, we are preparing our young people for the jobs of tomorrow while supporting families today.”

Ontario is providing $23 billion to support school construction, renewal and improvement over 10 years. Since 2018, the government has approved or supported the development of approximately 300 school-related projects including child care, of which more than 100 are actively under construction.

“Our goal is clear: to provide students with the opportunity to succeed and grow, and ensure teachers have the resources and environment they need to inspire learning and help students thrive,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Education. “We will continue to invest in safe, modern schools while strengthening accountability and transparency across Ontario’s education system to ensure that every dollar invested is preparing students with practical skills for good-paying, stable careers.”

While Ontario is delivering record education funding this school year of $30.3 billion, we are making sure every dollar is spent responsibly and directed to the classroom by strengthening accountability across school boards, supporting teachers, and most importantly, benefiting students.

“Under Premier Ford’s leadership, we’re building modern schools to support the needs of Ontario’s students, families and growing communities. By investing in new and innovative learning spaces, we’re ensuring students have access to the best education that will equip them with lifelong skills and education,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “These investments are part of our more than $200 billion capital plan to protect Ontario by getting shovels in the ground faster on the projects that matter most to Ontario families.”

“We are thrilled to welcome students, staff and families to a new elementary school in Oakville this school year,” says Amy Collard, Chair of the Halton District School Board. “This new school will play an integral role in the community, supporting students in building the knowledge, connections, skills and confidence to thrive today and in the years ahead. This innovative new school reflects the HDSB’s commitment to every student’s success and to preparing students for the opportunities of the future. We extend our thanks to the Ontario Ministry of Education for their continued support and investment, which helps us grow alongside the communities we serve”.

Harvest Oak Public School is located at 1235 Wheat Boom Drive in Oakville.

Quick Facts:

  • Over the past two years, the government has committed $1.3 billion annually to support new school buildings, school expansion and renovations across the province — the highest level of school capital funding in Ontario’s history.
  • Since 2018, the government has supported about 300 school-related projects including child care, of which more than 100 are actively under construction.
  • The government has introduced Bill 33: Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025 that, if passed, would strengthen oversight of school board finances, governance and program performance and grant the Minister of Education the authority to act swiftly in matters of public interest.
  • When school boards fail to meet their responsibilities, the government has not hesitated to act. Supervisors have been appointed to five school boards to address concerns related to growing deficits, depleted reserves and mismanagement.

Contact:

Katie Robinette, Executive Assistant

Effie J. Triantafilopoulos, MPP (Oakville North-Burlington) and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Gaming

Katie.robinette@pc.ola.org