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Student Enrolment in Canada, Part 1: Independent school enrolment on the rise

Between 2006/07 to 2019/20, independent school enrolment increased from 6.7 per cent to 7.6 per cent of total K-12 enrolment.


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All families should have access to independent schools during COVID and beyond

Government has an obligation to ensure all children are educated, but this does not mean government must run every school it funds.


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Ontario must reform education—for the benefit of parents and students

More choice for parents encourages innovation in both government-run and independent schools.


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Horgan government should protect low-income students from ideological school boards

B.C. could fund independent schools like they do public schools or offer vouchers.


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Alberta government should increase access to for-profit schools

A common barrier to more independent schools is the cost of construction and/or expansion of existing facilities.


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Ontario should look to B.C. as a model for education reform

Spending on education in Ontario continues to rise.


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The United Conservative Party (UCP) recently released some proposed reforms in education.


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About half of Canada’s independent schools are religion-oriented.