Evidence and context
Sources used on this website
Last reviewed: August 30, 2026
These links support factual statements made on the campaign website. Results, plans and legal responsibilities can change as new information is published; readers should review the original source and its reporting period.
Personal and professional biographical statements are supplied by the candidate. Public-office, election, committee, budget and education-system statements are linked to official records below.
Ontario municipal elections
Election day is Monday, October 26, 2026.
Open official source ↗Town of Whitby — offices for election
The official office is Trustee, Durham District School Board. Two trustees are elected by Whitby’s English public-school electors.
Open official source ↗Town-directed certified-candidate list
The Town of Whitby directs voters to this official list, which includes Manas Khanna for District School Board Trustee.
Open official source ↗DDSB 2026 election and trustee information
Describes the current trustee role, identifies two Whitby seats and notes that implementation details for 2026 legislative changes were not yet confirmed when published.
Open official source ↗Ontario Bill 101
The official legislative record shows that the Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026 received Royal Assent on May 7, 2026.
Open official source ↗DDSB Plans and Reports
Official index of strategic, accommodation, enrolment, budget, special-education and student-achievement publications.
Open official source ↗DDSB Pupil Accommodation Plan 2025–2029 — Reader Guide
The October 2025 guide reported more than 1,000 Whitby students in holding schools, two elementary schools under construction and a funded secondary school. This is a dated report, not a current count.
Open official source ↗DDSB approved Budget Book 2026–2027
District-wide estimates include $161,804,406 in special-education expenditures and approximately $0.3M for professional assessments, with the stated purpose of helping reduce wait times.
Open official source ↗DDSB Inclusive Student Services
Describes programs, supports, placements and the roles of educators and families in special education.
Open official source ↗EQAO provincial, board and school results
Official literacy and mathematics assessment results and contextual information.
Open official source ↗Town of Ajax Accessibility Advisory Committee record
Official March 2026 meeting record identifying Manas Khanna as a committee member.
Open official source ↗This source list does not imply endorsement by DDSB, EQAO, the Province of Ontario, the Town of Whitby, the Town of Ajax or any other public body.