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1. Facts belie misguided perceptions about public school spending in Canada

   Appeared in the Waterloo Region Record, September 21, 2017 September is an often an expensive time of year for families across Canada. Whether it’s new shoes for school, school supplies, a bus pass or a new computer, families often take a closer look at ...

2. Despite overheated claims, Alberta public schools are not under-funded

   Appeared in the Calgary Sun, September 6, 2017 Back to school is an expensive time of year for many Albertan families. Whether it’s new shoes, school supplies, a bus pass or a new computer, families often take a closer look at their budgets to account for ...

3. Per student spending in Ontario up more than 23%, despite claims to the contrary

   Appeared in the Ottawa Sun, September 6, 2017 Back to school is an expensive time of year for many Ontario families. Whether it’s new shoes, school supplies, a bus pass or a new computer, families often take a closer look at their budgets to account for ...

4. Education Spending and Public Student Enrolment in Canada, 2017 Edition

   Français To accurately understand education spending, both enrolment changes and the effects of price changes must be considered. For Canada as a whole, over the last decade (2005–06 to 2014–15), the increase in per-student spending in public ...

5. Understanding the Increases in Education Spending in Public Schools in Canada, 2017 Edition

   Education spending on public schools in Canada increased by $17.5 billion (37.7 percent) between 2005-06 and 2014-15, from $46.4 billion to $63.9 billion. Compensation (salaries and wages, fringe benefits, and pensions) accounts for most of the ...