TORONTO – Today, Stan Cho, MPP for Willowdale, announced that the new addition at McKee
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 Toronto District School Board with $6.3 million to build the new
school addition in North York. This project delivers 69 elementary spaces for local families for
the 2025-26 school year.
“The completion of the new addition at McKee Public School in North York is very welcome
news for our community,” said MPP Cho. “This investment will ensure families and students
have access to a quality learning environment in the years ahead.”
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.”
McKee Public School is located at 35 Church Ave. in North York.
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.
