For more than 185 years, Catholic education has been an integral part of Ontario’s story. As a vital component of our province’s publicly funded school system, Catholic schools nurture faith, inspire achievement, and educate nearly 600,000 students each year.
Catholic school trustees play a multifaceted role as stewards, advocates, politicians, and servant leaders at the local level. They are entrusted with safeguarding the mission of Catholic education, ensuring that our schools uphold the religious ideals of the Catholic faith, and share Gospel values through policies, programs, and decision-making.
Why Your Support Matters
When you declare yourself as a Separate (Catholic) school supporter, you are helping to preserve and strengthen publicly funded Catholic education in Ontario.
Your designation:
- Ensures you can vote for Catholic school trustees in municipal elections;
- Sends a clear message to the Ontario government about the ongoing commitment to Catholic education;
- Helps sustain a visible and vibrant Catholic presence in our communities.
How to Check or Update Your School Support
By default, your designation of school support is set to English Public, unless you choose to change it. This automatic default also applies each time you move residences.
To make sure your supported is directed to Catholic education:
- Check your property tax bill or speak with your landlord if you rent.
- Visit the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) School Support Designation page to verify or update your school support online.
- For step-by-step instructions regarding the online process, refer to MPAC’s Guide: Online Portal to Direct School Support.
- You can also contact MPAC directly at 1-866-296-6722, or complete an Application for Direction of School Support to make changes or add a name to your property record.
By confirming your support today, you help ensure that your voice — and your vote — strengthens Catholic education in the October 26, 2026, Municipal Election and beyond.
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