Francois Blais
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Quebec basic income program begins, but advocates say many low income people excludedThe program is aimed at 84,000 Quebecers with a "severely limited capacity for employment'' such as a chronic illness or mental health condition.CanadaJan 29, 2023
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Quebec promises to create more jobsOver the last two years, unemployment has dropped in Quebec and the Liberal government is promising to create even more jobs. Yet, critics say there still isn’t enough being done to fight poverty.PoliticsApr 24, 2017
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Quebec job advocates want government to reconsider Bill 70Bill 70 could cut social assistance cheques in half if people don't seek work through the government's new Objectif Emploi program.PoliticsSep 19, 2016
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Quebec government pledges $45M for youth unemployment, critics call it workfareThe Quebec government says it is investing $45 million a year for the next three years into Quebec's youth employment centres.CanadaApr 25, 2016
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Hearings begin for Quebec bill that aims to abolish school board electionsQuebec’s Liberal government has proposed to do away with school board elections; more than 50 groups are expected to speak on the issue.CanadaFeb 16, 2016
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Quebec Education Minister expected back at workThe province's new Education Minister Pierre Moreau is expected back at work next week.CanadaFeb 12, 2016
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Quebec’s new education minister takes leave of absenceThe Ministry of Education announced Pierre Moreau underwent several examinations over the last few days.CanadaFeb 2, 2016
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QESBA pleased with Quebec’s new education ministerThe Executive Director of QESBA is hopeful that a new Education Minister will open a new era of discussion and cooperation.CanadaJan 28, 2016
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Big changes as Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard shuffles cabinetThere were some big changes as Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard shuffled his cabinet Thursday morning.CanadaJan 26, 2016
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English School Boards want Quebec’s education minister outThe Quebec English School Boards Association is facing off against Education Minister François Blais. They want him to step down, claiming he doesn't understand how the elementary and secondary education system works in Quebec.CanadaJan 12, 2016
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