Ontario considering ban of cellphones on school property
Calandra says the province will be working closely with the federal government on a social media ban for kids under a certain age.
globalnews.caI don’t currently have live access to the latest Ontario cellphone ban updates. Here’s what I can tell you based on typical recent developments and where to check for the newest information.
Core update
- Ontario has pursued measures to limit or ban cellphone use in schools and other restricted environments, with enforcement often rolling out in stages and varying by school boards. The specifics (which grades, what devices, and how strictly enforced) have changed over time and can differ by district. To get the latest, please check official provincial and local school-board communications.
Where to look for the latest
- Ontario Ministry of Education announcements and press releases
- News coverage from major Canadian outlets (CBC, Global News, CTV) with date-stamped updates
- Local school boards’ websites and social media for current policies and enforcement details
- If you’re interested in a particular school board (e.g., Toronto District School Board, Peel District School Board), check their policy pages or newsrooms for the most recent cellphone and device-use rules
If you want, tell me which specific aspect you care about (e.g., classroom bans, driving-related bans, or age/grade levels), and I can pull together the most relevant recent summaries and provide links. I can also draft a quick alert-style note you can share with others summarizing the current status and where to find updates.
Citations
- For the latest, you’ll want to refer to current reports from CBC, Global News, or local school boards, which regularly publish updates on Ontario cellphone policies in schools [web: CBC coverage, web: Global News coverage].