Hello residents of OCDSB's Zone 4 (Bay and Kitchissippi Wards)! My name is Emily Quaile and I am running to be your next Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Trustee.

I am a proud, queer mom of two young OCDSB students, an experienced local community organizer, a tireless human rights advocate, researcher, writer, and an overall policy nerd! I have a MA in Political Economy, a BA in Political Science, and a BFA in Theatre. I grew up in Hintonburg, and am proud to call Westboro my home for most of the last 10 years.

I believe that the needs of local school communities should inform school board budgets, not the other way around.

When I was an OCDSB student during the Rae and Harris years, I went to 5 different schools across the city due to school closures, program reductions, and the deep cuts to public schools that defined that era. The trustees were removed and the board was put under supervision back then too, only to make cuts to the programs my peers and I relied upon.

I refuse to stand by and let this happen again - to my children, or to yours.

If elected, I will work tirelessly and enthusiastically to amplify local voices and ensure that the board and province understand our needs. I will communicate clearly with the community about what I hear from the board and province, and champion the solutions that our local school communities need.

We deserve a well-funded, inclusive, and responsive public school board where every student and education worker can thrive. 

I am seeking donations to help fund election signs, volunteers to join me in reaching out to as many community members as we can. Most importantly, I want to hear from you about what you want to see from our public school board!

Municipal election day is October 26th, 2026 where you can vote for mayor, councillor, and your next OCDSB trustee! For more information on polling locations and eligibility, please visit the City of Ottawa Elections website. 

With warmth and gratitude,

Emily Quaile 

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