CEGEP

• John Abbott College participates in prestigious French literary endeavour

  A group of nine students are participating in a prestigious French literary contest. John Abbott College is the only English-language institution in North America to take part. 

  Education

  Oct 28, 2023
  
• Quebec politicians rail against ‘English week’ at French-language CEGEP

  "There's already enough English among young people in general in Quebec,'' Premier François Legault said to reporters on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2023
  
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• Former Quebec school manager arrested for bilking student union of almost $1M

  Quebec's anti-corruption squad says Eric Boily defrauded the student union out of "many" hundreds of thousands of dollars between 2011 and 2018 at Collège Lionel-Groulx.

  Crime

  Sep 6, 2023
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• Laval, Que. mayor asks for government support after shooting near junior college

  The mayor says he spoke with Quebec's Public Security Minister after the shooting and asked for more money to help combat gun violence, similar to the cash earmarked for Montreal.

  Crime

  Nov 12, 2022
• Quebec junior college probes ‘unacceptable’ incident involving men’s hockey team

  The college spokesperson is declining to discuss the nature of the allegations, but says they occurred at a private event in October held off campus.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2022
• Disability advocates sound alarm over Bill 96’s effects on English-language students

  The Association for Equity and Inclusion in Post-Secondary Education (AQEIPS) fears the legislation will create even greater burdens for students with disabilities.

  Education

  Jul 15, 2022
• Kahnawake school considering Grade 12 to avoid CEGEP language requirements

  Kahnawake is now considering adding Grade 12 to their high school because of Bill 96. The aim is to find ways to encourage students to pursue post-secondary studies.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2022
• Cree students at John Abbott College mark special milestone

  A group of Cree students at John Abbott College in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue west of Montreal, is marking a special milestone after completing program.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2022
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• Quebec keeping a close eye on schools offering Grade 12 programs

  Quebec's Education Ministry says it is monitoring private schools that offer Grade 12 programs.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2022
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• ‘Anxiety and frustration’: Demonstrators protest Quebec language law

  Bill 96 would impose tougher language requirements on workplaces, limit the use of English in the courts and public services and cap enrolment at English junior colleges (CEGEPs).

  Politics

  May 14, 2022