Ontario education minister steps in to prevent erasure of Sir John A. Macdonald, Ryerson and Dundas from Toronto schools

The Ontario government has introduced legislation to prevent the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) from renaming schools after Sir John A. Macdonald, Egerton Ryerson, and Henry Dundas without ministerial approval. This move, part of the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, aims to enhance accountability and stop financial mismanagement by school boards. Education Minister Paul Calandra emphasized the need for swift intervention, while supporters, including the Canadian Institute for Historical Education, expressed satisfaction with the legislative direction to maintain these historical names.

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