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Ontario Investing $29.4 Million to Create New School and Build School Addition in Ottawa

June 12, 2026

Students will benefit from new, modern classrooms that prepare them for good-paying stable careers

NEWS

OTTAWA – The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its plan to protect Ontario and ensure students have access to modern classrooms by investing $1.6 billion in 79 school construction projects across Ontario. The investments will support growing communities by creating over 29,000 new student spaces and over 1,900 licensed child care spaces so students have the modern learning spaces they need to succeed in their studies and prepare for in-demand careers.

Locally, the province is investing $29.4 million for a renovation and retrofit of the former Century Public School and a new addition and retrofit at St. Patrick’s High School to create more student spaces in a growing community. These projects will, when complete, deliver 432 new elementary student spaces and 276 new secondary student spaces for local families in the Ottawa Catholic School Board.

“The funding for the renovation and retrofit of the former Century Public School and construction of a new addition and retrofit at St. Patrick’s High School in Ottawa is great news for our community,” said George Darouze, MPP for Carleton. “Through these investments, we’re creating opportunities for students to thrive well into the future.”

The Capital Priorities program supports the construction of new schools, permanent additions, renovations and school purchases. This year’s funding will support a combination of new school builds, expansions and retrofits across the province and is part of Ontario’s commitment to provide more than $22 billion over 10 years to support new school construction, renewal and improvements.

“Student success starts with having the right environment to learn,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Education. “We’re building the schools students need, and we’re making sure they get built quickly and on schedule. With stronger oversight and accountability through the Putting Student Achievement First Act, we are ensuring projects are delivered on time and focused on students, so that parents can be confident their children have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive.”

“As part of our government’s historic capital plan, we are investing $236 billion in critical infrastructure to build and protect Ontario,” said Todd McCarthy, Acting Minister of Infrastructure. “Through these investments, we are helping deliver new and improved schools across the province to support students, local jobs and growing communities.”

QUOTES

 ” We are delighted to see these vital investments in Ottawa’s Catholic schools. The Century Public School project and the addition at St. Patrick’s High School will create welcoming, modern learning spaces that serve today’s students and future generations. This achievement reflects the power of partnership between government, trustees, school boards, and our communities in supporting students and families.”  

  • Mary Donaghy
    Director of Education, Ottawa Catholic School Board

  “As Trustees, we hear directly from families about the importance of strong, welcoming schools in growing communities.These approvals are exciting news for students and families in the greenbelt and across Ottawa. We appreciate the support of the Government of Ontario and MPP George Darouze in helping create learning spaces that will serve students for many years to come. Today’s announcement reflects what can happen when school boards, trustees, government, and communities work together with a shared focus on student success.” 

  • Mark Mullan
    Chairperson, Ottawa Catholic School Board

The former Century Public School is located at 8 Redpine Drive in Ottawa.

  • $11.3 million renovation and retrofit
  • 432 new elementary student spaces

St. Patrick’s High School is located at 2525 Alta Vista Drive in Ottawa.

  • $18.1 million addition and retrofit
  • 276 new secondary student spaces

QUICK FACTS

  • In addition to the 67 projects approved for $1.3 billion in provincial support in 2025-26, there is also an additional close to $300 million in funding provided through the 2026-27 program to approve 12 priority projects that are ready to proceed.
  • For the 2025-26 school year, the Ministry of Education continues to provide $1.4 billion to school boards to renew and improve schools.
  • In April 2026, Ontario introduced the Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026, that would, if passed, bring greater accountability, consistency and modernization to Ontario’s education system through new and enhanced measures to further support student success. The legislation also provides the ministry with stronger tools to intervene in the capital planning process when boards are unable to deliver projects in the best interests of students and educators.

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MEDIA CONTACT

Office of George Darouze, MPP – Carleton
1128 Mill St. Manotick, ON K4M 1A2
Tel.: 613-838-4425
george.darouze@pc.ola.org