Latest News About Paul Calandra

Here’s the latest I can share based on public coverage up to now.

• Paul Calandra is the Ontario Minister of Education as of 2025, representing Markham–Stouffville, and has been involved in broader governance reforms of Ontario school boards.[1][7]
• In 2025 and 2026, he publicly discussed changes to the education system, including bills that would expand the province’s power to intervene in school boards and to place boards under provincial oversight if issues arise.[7][9]
• He also features in coverage about specific education issues, such as EQAO results and administrative actions related to school governance, though many items are situational and tied to ongoing political processes.[5][7]

Illustration: Ontario’s education ministry under Calandra has been signaling stronger provincial oversight of local school boards as part of its reform agenda, with votes and bill introductions shaping governance powers through 2025–2026.[9][7]

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• Calandra’s role and 2025 ministerial status:[1]
• 2025–2026 education reform bills and oversight powers:[7][9]
• Related coverage on EQAO results and governance actions:[5][7]