The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has announced a significant restructuring of its governance by reducing the number of trustee wards from 22 to 12. This change is part of a new bill introduced by the Ontario government aimed at improving school governance. Each new trustee will represent two wards, with the exception of Ward 7, which will encompass the city wards of Toronto-St. Paul’s, University-Rosedale, and Toronto Centre. Potential candidates for the trustee positions can begin filing nomination papers with the city clerk starting May 1. The current board of 22 trustees has been suspended following the province's intervention due to financial mismanagement issues. Some trustees have expressed concerns that the new education bill may undermine accountability, but Education Minister Paul Calandra has countered that the legislation aims to refocus trustees on their primary responsibilities of representing parents and students. He emphasized the need for a consistent level of education across the board, citing divisiveness and financial disputes among trustees as detrimental to educational programs.