Remembrance Day Learning Resources Coming to Ontario Schools

By Gazette Staff

November 21st, 2025

BURLINGTON, ON

Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, issued the following statement on providing new resources for teachers and students for Remembrance Day:

Veteran Square was packed during Remembrance Day this year. Does the provincial government need to tell school boards what to do?

“In Canada, Remembrance Day pays tribute to the soldiers who courageously and selflessly gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, the War in Afghanistan and in numerous peacekeeping missions across the world in the pursuit of peace and freedom for our nation.

Ontario schools are currently required to hold or attend a dedicated service or ceremony for students at 11:00 a.m. and teach students about the history, purpose and importance of Remembrance Day.

To further deepen our shared understanding of the significance of Remembrance Day and ensure every student across the province receives a consistent education on our history, we are taking further steps. The ministry will provide high-quality learning resources over the next year that will ensure a consistent education about Remembrance Day for all students starting on November 11, 2026.

By providing these additional materials, all teachers and students will be able to reflect and never forget the extraordinary courage and proud sacrifice of our soldiers.”