Canada· August 18, 2026 at 12:10 p.m.
Thinner Candidate Slate for Ontario School Trustees under Provincial Supervision
Key takeaways
- Fewer candidates are running for school trustee positions under provincial supervision
- Eight school boards, including Toronto's public and Catholic boards, are currently under provincial control due to financial mismanagement
- The role of elected trustees is effectively suspended in eight boards under provincial control
In Ontario's upcoming municipal elections, fewer candidates are running for school trustee positions in boards under provincial supervision due to limited roles and uncertain timelines for returning control to elected officials. The slate of candidates is thinner than in the past, with some trustees opting to run for city council instead. Eight school boards, including Toronto's public and Catholic boards, are currently under provincial control due to financial mismanagement.
