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Ontario Building New Addition to School in Kitchener

April 7, 2026

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

      

KITCHENER – 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. Mark Catholic Elementary School to create more student spaces.

“The funding for a new addition at St. Mark Catholic Elementary School in Kitchener 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 nearly $13 million, which includes additional funding of nearly $4.6 million. When complete, the project will deliver 184 new elementary student 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 Kitchener, 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.”

“The approval to tender for the new addition at St. Mark Catholic Elementary School is wonderful news for students and families in Kitchener. This investment reflects our shared commitment to providing welcoming, high-quality Catholic learning environments where every child can discover their gifts and reach their full potential. We are grateful to the Ontario government for this support and look forward to the opportunities this expanded space will create for our community.”

Annalisa Varano, Director of Education

Waterloo Catholic District School Board

St. Mark Catholic Elementary School is located at 240 Autumn Hill Crescent in Kitchener.

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 child care spaces in schools.
  • For the 2025-26 school year, the province is providing $1.4 billion to school boards for school renewal projects.
MPP Contact Info Office of MPP Mike Harris 63 Arthur St S. Elmira ON N3B 2M6 519-669-2090 mike.harrisco@pc.ola.org