Ontario Investing $15 Million to Build New School in Mildmay
May 4, 2026
Province continues to respond to growing rural communities needs, while students will benefit from new school that prepares them for good-paying stable careers
MILDMAY — The province is investing $14.98 million for a new Sacred Heart Catholic School to create more student and child care spaces, meeting growing community needs. This project will, when complete, deliver 245 new elementary student spaces and 39 new licensed child care spaces for local families in the Bruce-Grey Catholic School Board.
“This investment in a new Sacred Heart Catholic School in Mildmay is certainly good news. The new build is based on input from the community and an obvious need due to population growth forecasts,” said Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce.
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.
“This announcement marks a historic day for the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board and the Mildmay community,” said Lori Di Castri, Chair of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board. “As our region experiences incredible growth, this $14.98 million replacement school and child care centre will provide our families with the space and resources that will support them to flourish. We are deeply grateful to the Ministry of Education and the Municipality of South Bruce for working together with us for the community and supporting our vision to nurture faith-filled, inclusive, and future-ready learners.”
“This is an exciting announcement for the Municipality of South Bruce,” said Mayor Goetz. “As our communities grow and welcome new families, it is important to have the necessary investment in our schools to support the next generation that ensures a bright and strong future for all.”
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 child care spaces so students have the modern learning spaces they need to succeed in their studies and prepare for in-demand careers.
“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.”
The new replacement Sacred Heart Catholic School will be located at 8 Vincent Street in Mildmay. As per previous announcements, the Ontario government is also investing in a new high school in Kincardine (KDSS replacement school) as well as a new public elementary school in Port Elgin.
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.