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Ontario Building New Addition to School in Breslau

March 20, 2026

Investment part of Ontario government’s record funding to ensure student success

BRESLAU – As part of its plan to protect Ontario and prepare students for success in our workforce, the Ontario government has provided the Waterloo Catholic District School Board with approval to issue the tender for the new addition at St. Boniface Catholic Elementary School to create more student spaces

“The funding for a new addition at St. Boniface Catholic Elementary School in Breslau is great news for our community,” said Mike Harris, MPP for Kitchener—Conestoga. “Through this investment, we’re creating opportunities for students to thrive today and well into the future.”

This project is supported by a total investment of $10.9 million, which includes additional funding of $2.2 million. When complete, the project will deliver 262 new elementarystudent spaces for local families.

“Our government is focused on supporting students, teachers and parents while ensuring school boards are equipping our students with the tools they need to succeed,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Education. “Once completed, this project will offer an inspiring learning environment that helps students prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. Our government will continue to provide the resources students need for ultimate achievement.”

Through local infrastructure projects like the one in Breslau, the government is meeting urgent needs to address growth related to demographic changes. The investment is part of Ontario’s commitment to invest about $23 billion to support school construction, renewal and improvement over 10 years.

“Building and renewing Ontario’s infrastructure is a key part of our government’s plan to protect the economy and keep workers on the job in the face of significant economic uncertainties,” said Todd McCarthy, Acting Minister of Infrastructure. “Through our more than $220 billion capital plan, we are getting shovels in the ground faster to build new and improved schools, transit, hospitals and other critical infrastructure for communities across the province.”

“This investment in St. Boniface Catholic Elementary School is a tremendous gift to the families of Breslau and to the future of Catholic education in our growing community. At the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, we are committed to ensuring every student has access to welcoming, well-resourced learning environments where they can discover their God-given gifts and prepare for lives of purpose and contribution. We are grateful to the Ontario government for this partnership and look forward to welcoming more students through these doors.”

Annalisa Varano, Director of Education, Waterloo Catholic District School Board

Quick Facts

  • Ontario passed the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, to strengthen the government’s oversight of school board finances, governance and program performance, to ensure that every dollar invested is preparing students for success.
  • Since 2018, Ontario has provided more than $6 billion for major capital projects, including 173 new schools, 122 permanent additions or renovations to existing school buildings and over 9,600 new licensed childcare spaces in schools.
  • For the 2025-26 school year, the province is providing $1.4 billion to school boards for school renewal projects.