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Why are Toronto Parents Choosing Independent Schools?

Joanna DeJong VanHof, education program director at Cardus, joins CFRB’s “Moore in the Morning” to discuss the growing trend of Toronto parents enrolling their kids in independent schools. What is behind this trend? And how should Ontario’s government respond?

February 17, 2026

Toronto parents are increasingly choosing independent schools for their kids. What's behind this development?