Canadian School Boards Association
Representing school board associations across Canada. Collectively, our 9 member associations represents 244 Boards of Education. We advocate for educational success, local democracy, and the value of elected school boards.
9
Member Associations
240+
Elected School Boards
4M+
Students
50
Years of Advocacy
Get to Know the Canadian School Boards Association
The Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) is a professional association representing members from provincial school boards associations serving close to four million elementary and secondary school students across Canada. The CSBA advocates educational success for each and every student and promotes the value of locally elected school boards.
Mission & Vision
These guiding principles shape our commitment to advancing public education across Canada.
Mission
To champion publicly funded, democratically governed education by supporting elected local school board associations in their leadership, advocacy, and commitment to equity, reconciliation, and well-being.
Vision
A country where democratically elected local school boards lead inclusive, responsive, and equitable public education systems, enabling every learner to thrive and every community to be represented.
National Reconciliation Partnership Award
In 2025 the National Reconciliation Partnership Award was presented to Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Boards of Education, Saskatoon Tribal council, and Central Urban Métis Federation Inc.
The 2025 recipients include (Pictured L-R) Shirley Isbister, President, Central Urban Métis Federation Inc., Her Honour Bernadette McIntyre, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Diane Boyko, Board of Education Chair, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, and Alan Campbell, President, CSBA.
Nominations for the 2026 award are now open!
Strategic Plan
We work on critical issues affecting education across Canada, advocating for policies that support every student's success.
Advocacy and Public Leadership
We strengthen the national influence of democratically elected school boards as thought leaders and trusted partners in shaping educational policy.
Reconciliation and Indigenous Partnerships
We strive to prioritize long-term relationships with Indigenous communities and the inclusion of Indigenous knowledges and leadership in education governance.
Contextualizing Education within Health and Wellness Mandates
We promote a holistic view of student success, recognizing that mental health, nutrition, physical wellness, and safety are integral to learning.
Our Members
The national voice of democratically elected local school boards.
Latest News & Events
Stay informed about the latest events and developments in Canadian education along with our advocacy efforts.
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February 11, 2026
Announcement
The CSBA stand united with Tumbler Ridge
Read MoreThe Canadian School Boards Association and its members are deeply saddened by the tragic events that unfolded in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
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July 5-8, 2026
Event
CSBA 2026 Trustee Gathering on Education, Innovation and Reconciliation
Event DetailsJoin us this July in beautiful Whistler, BC, for Canada’s premier K-12 public education event, where education leaders walk together in truth, reconciliation, and shared purpose.
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February 2, 2026
Awards
2025 National Reconciliation Partnership Award Presented
Read MoreIn 2025 the National Reconciliation Partnership Award was presented to Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Boards of Education, Saskatoon Tribal council, and Central Urban Métis Federation Inc.
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February 1, 2026
Announcement
Nominations Open!
Read MoreNominations for the 2026 National Reconciliation Partnership Award are now open. Read more about the award, past recipients, and the nomination process.
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January 9, 2026
Announcement
2026-2032 Strategic Plan/Plan stratégique
Read MoreThis strategic plan defines three intersecting priorities that shape our collective work:
- Advocacy and Public Leadership,
- Reconciliation and Indigenous Partnerships,
- Contextualizing Education within Health and Wellness.
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December 1, 2025
President’s Bulletin
December 2025: Canadian School Boards Association President' Bulletin
Read MoreAs we move from fall into winter and a New Year, I am pleased to share a sense of optimism and renewed energy across the Canadian School Boards Association. This has been a period marked by meaningful momentum— both in our national advocacy work and within the organization itself—as we continue championing the needs of publicly funded education systems across the country.
