Ontario’s $ 23 million for Hamilton schools includes Upper Stoney Creek redevelopment, 2 expansions – Hamilton | The Canadian News

The Ontario government has allocated $ 23 million to build a new public school in Upper Stoney Creek and create new spaces in two others.

About $ 17 million of the cash will fund a new elementary school, while Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary in Flamborough will receive $ 4.5 million for a new supplement.

Ecole Elementaire Public Pavillon de la jeunesse on High Street will receive the remaining $ 1.6 million for 49 additional child care spaces.

“This is good news for students and families living in the Nash community,” Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board President Dawn Danko said in a statement.

“We thank the Government of Ontario for its investment in a new modern facility that will replace Tapleytown Elementary School and provide a new child care center.”

The new Nash-Upper Stoney Creek facility will create 650 elementary spaces, 49 licensed child care spaces, and three child care classrooms.

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Approximately 118 student spaces, 49 licensed child care spaces, and a trio of child care rooms will be part of the Guardian Angels expansion.

The projects are part of an annual funding allocation announced by Education Minister Stephen Lecce in late November to create around 3,000 new child care spaces and 26 new schools in Ontario.

“In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made safer schools a priority, which is why we continue to invest in modern and accessible learning spaces with better ventilation,” Lecce said.

As of Monday, Ontario is one of two provinces that has yet to sign a portion of the $ 30 billion in national funding for child care.

Nine provinces and territories have already signed agreements with the five-year plan that is expected to reduce rates to an average of $ 10 per day per space.

The problem for the Ford administration is its argument that the $ 10 billion allocated to the province would not significantly reduce payments due to the higher cost of providing child care in Ontario.

During Monday’s question period, Lecce said the Conservatives are requesting more funding, as well as financial information, which has been presented to the Trudeau government.

“We hope to hear from them, so yes, we can close a deal that reduces costs for moms and dads across the province,” Lecce said.