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  1. Share of students enrolled in anglophone public schools down in almost every province

    One of the most important decisions Canadian families make is where their children are educated. Depending on geographical location, families may be able to choose a public school in either official language, a separate Catholic school, ...

  2. Despite activist claims, most independent schools in Alberta are not bastions for the rich

    Appeared in the Calgary Sun, October 19, 2017 In Alberta, school choice is under attack. Alongside several teacher unions and associations, groups such as Public Interest Alberta and SOS Alberta want to reduce the choices available for families outside ...

  3. Comparing the Family Income of Students in Alberta’s Independent and Public Schools

    On average, families with children in independent schools earned $130,127 in after-tax income compared to $97,301, on average, for families with children in public schools, which represents a difference of 33.7 percent. If the families with ...

  4. What Ontario can learn from Betsy DeVos

    Appeared in the Ottawa Sun, October 10, 2017 U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos (pictured above) caused quite a stir this week, particularly among Ontario teacher unions, by announcing—then cancelling—a visit to Ontario public schools. The president ...

  5. 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 ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. Spending on B.C. public schools up despite dwindling enrolment

    Appeared in the Vancouver Province, September 6, 2017 Back to school is an expensive time of year for many B.C. 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 ...

  8. 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 ...

  9. 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 ...

  10. 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 ...