Certified candidate

Andre De Freitas

Candidate in Trustee, Durham Catholic District School Board.

Board: Durham Catholic District School Board
Electorate: All English Catholic school electors in the City of Pickering
Seats: 1
Race status: Competitive

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Budget/facilities

Publisher-attributed candidate statement

In a candidate-attributed response published by AjaxPickering.ca, Andre De Freitas supports strong financial oversight, regular reporting, audits and measurable outcomes for major investments.

AjaxPickering.ca

Source category: Independent reporting
Retrieved: 2026-10-10
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I would support strong financial oversight, regular reporting, audits, and measurable outcomes for major investments.

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Governance/family/community engagement

Publisher-attributed candidate statement

In a candidate-attributed response published by AjaxPickering.ca, Andre De Freitas supports clearer communication with parents and greater transparency around board decisions, priorities, spending and student outcomes.

AjaxPickering.ca

Source category: Independent reporting
Retrieved: 2026-10-10
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I would push for clearer communication with parents and greater transparency around board decisions, priorities, spending, and student outcomes.

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Special/inclusive education

Publisher-attributed candidate statement

In a candidate-attributed response published by AjaxPickering.ca, Andre De Freitas includes stronger special-education supports among the areas he wants to strengthen for students.

AjaxPickering.ca

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Retrieved: 2026-10-10
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This includes strengthening literacy, numeracy, mental wellness, special education supports, and preparing students for a rapidly changing world.

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Student learning/achievement

Candidate-provided statement

The campaign proposes responsible AI integration, digital literacy curriculum, and teacher training.

Andre De Freitas

Source category: Candidate-provided source
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Responsible AI integration, digital literacy curriculum, and teacher training so our students lead the future — not fear it.

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Student well-being/safety

Candidate-provided statement

The campaign proposes school counsellors, early intervention, and trauma-informed support.

Andre De Freitas

Source category: Candidate-provided source
Retrieved: 2026-10-04
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School counsellors, early intervention, and trauma-informed support. Not awareness campaigns. Actual resources.

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