This report explores the economic impacts, as well as the wider social and fiscal impacts, of increased and reduced spending on Ontario’s public education.
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Each dollar of public education spending generates $1.30 in total economic benefits to Ontario. At the same time, the inverse holds true for each dollar taken from public education.
Public education can generate social benefits, such as a healthier population, a higher standard of living, and a reduction in crime. That lessens demand for Ontario’s social assistance, public health care, and criminal justice services.
Each additional high school graduate saves the Ontario government (on average) $2,767 each year on social assistance, health care, and criminal justice. While, each additional high school non-completer costs the province $3,128 each year.
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