Everyone in Canada who has a taxable income pays income taxes.
We pay Federal and Provincial taxes
A portion of the Federal Tax is allotted to each province
for education and a portion of the tax for the provincial portion is allotted for education to each Board of Education
THEN homeowners contribute to the the local education costs with monies from their property taxes.We are taxed up the ass just like anyone else.

I don't know if the school for gays in Toronto is funded by the taxpayers but I imagine that it is. Even private schools can qualify for grants from the governing bodies too.

From what I know there is an allotted amount of monies for schooling for the Boards of Education and the trustees decide what to do with it from programs to hiring teachers and opening new schools.
I do know that if changes are to be implemented in any venue there must be someone lobbying for such changes. That includes everything from education to medical funding.
I do know this from experience though. I had to fight the education system regarding my son and I started at his school and ended up at the Ministry of Education stopping by at my elected officials offices too. I brought about changes for him and in doing so for many other kids too. I worked hard at learning my stuff and then presenting it. If you want change you have to take it on as a job with a dedication and determination. You also have to learn when they say no......you ask why! ok I am over my 2 cents, so I will leave now!