The federal government is spending $525.5 million to protect students and staff from COVID-19 in Ontario schools.
The Keewatin-Patricia District School is receiving $1.25 million, while $137 thousand has been earmarked for the Kenora Catholic District School Board.
Catherine McKenna, the Federal Minister of Infrastructure, admits schools need immediate assistance.
“It’s a great partnership with the Province of Ontario,” says McKenna, “These projects will improve air quality in classrooms, install more hand washing stations, and support better physical distancing.”
Ontario’s Education Minister, Stephen Lecce, adds that this new round of funding isn’t just for issues faced today.
“It will allow us to look forward to continuing building upon the investments Ontario has made to improve the safety of schools, the facilities that house our children, and allow our students and staff to learn every day.”