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Ottawa’s school board trustees are still on the ballot this October, but with the province appointing Robert Plamondon as supervisor—taking control of governance, finances, and operations—their real power is in question. After years of deficits and draining over $5.9 million in reserves, the move signals a major shift away from local elected leadership. Critics call it a “farce,” arguing that a Toronto-based supervisor lacks community ties and that the government is over-centralizing education. With no official comment from the Minister of Education, the debate rages on: should voters still elect officials who may have little authority?

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