Ontario Investing $81.4 M for New Milton Secondary School
MILTON – The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its plan to protect Ontario and ensure students have access to modern classrooms by investing $1.6 billion in 79 school construction projects across Ontario. The investments will support growing communities by creating over 29,000 new student spaces and over 1,900 licensed childcare spaces so students have the modern learning spaces they need to succeed in their studies and prepare for in-demand careers.
Locally, the province is investing $81.2 million for a new Britannia #1 Catholic Secondary School to create more student spaces and childcare spaces in a growing community. This project will, when complete, deliver 1,499 new secondary student spaces and 88 new licensed childcare spaces for local families in the Halton Catholic District School Board.
“The funding for a new Britannia #1 Catholic Secondary School in Milton is great news for our community,” said Zee Hamid, MPP for Milton. “Through this investment, we’re creating opportunities for students to thrive well into the future.”
The Capital Priorities program supports the construction of new schools, permanent additions, renovations and school purchases. This year’s funding will support a combination of new school builds, expansions and retrofits across the province and is part of Ontario’s commitment to provide more than $22 billion over 10 years to support new school construction, renewal and improvements.
“Student success starts with having the right environment to learn,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Education. “We’re building the schools students need, and we’re making sure they get built quickly and on schedule. With stronger oversight and accountability through the Putting Student Achievement First Act, we are ensuring projects are delivered on time and focused on students, so that parents can be confident their children have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive.”
“As part of our government’s historic capital plan, we are investing $236 billion in critical infrastructure to build and protect Ontario,” said Todd McCarthy, Acting Minister of Infrastructure. “Through these investments, we are helping deliver new and improved schools across the province to support students, local jobs and growing communities.”
“This is exciting news for Milton families. The approval of the new Britannia secondary school is a significant step forward in ensuring that students have access to the learning spaces they need as our community continues to grow. We are grateful to the Ministry of Education for recognizing the need for this investment, and we are pleased to be working with the Town of Milton on a project that will benefit both students and residents. Together, we hope to create a shared space to support learning and community connections for years to come. This project reflects what can be achieved when different levels of government and community partners come together with a shared commitment to serving families and supporting future generations."
-Marvin Duarte, Milton Trustee and Chair of the Board
Britannia #1 Catholic Secondary School will be located at a site to be acquired in Milton.
Quick Facts:
In addition to the 67 projects approved for $1.3 billion in provincial support in 2025-26, there is also an additional close to $300 million in funding provided through the 2026-27 program to approve 12 priority projects that are ready to proceed.
For the 2025-26 school year, the Ministry of Education continues to provide $1.4 billion to school boards to renew and improve schools.
In April 2026, Ontario introduced the Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026, that would, if passed, bring greater accountability, consistency and modernization to Ontario’s education system through new and enhanced measures to further support student success. The legislation also provides the ministry with stronger tools to intervene in the capital planning process when boards are unable to deliver projects in the best interests of students and educators.
Lisa Fernandes
Office of Milton MPP Zee Hamid
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