Angela Mancini
EMSB to contest validity of Quebec’s religious symbols law in court
The school board is challenging the law based on Section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Continue reading
After damning report, EMSB chair open to placing school board under trusteeship
A government report released last week found “dysfunctional” governance at the English Montreal School Board. Continue reading
EMSB announces legal action over transfer of schools to French board
The EMSB council of commissioners says it is contesting the constitutionality of the transfers, calling it an affront to the protection of school board governance. Continue reading
English Montreal School Board to adhere to Quebec’s secularism law
Teachers who don’t follow the secularism rules come Sept. 3 could potentially face sanctions. Continue reading
English Montreal School Board says it will continue fight despite school move
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The board says it is considering filing a judiciary review of the transfer after its last-ditch effort to save two of its schools failed in Quebec Superior Court. Continue reading
Police called to EMSB special meeting after parents express anger, frustration at board announcement
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
“This has to be the most incoherent group of people,” said Antonio Zaruso, a parent of a student at General Vanier Elementary. Continue reading
‘C’est triste, mais voilà’ Quebec education minister states as 3 EMSB schools to be given to French board
The deadline for the English Montreal School Board to propose ways to save three of its English schools was midnight on June 10. Continue reading
Future of 3 EMSB schools on the line as deadline arrives
Quebec’s education minister was threatening to hand over schools from the EMSB to the overcrowded French board. Continue reading
English Montreal School Board votes to move Galileo Adult Educational Centre
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The board voted eight to four in favour of the move in order to make room for the overcrowded French system. Continue reading
EMSB must give up 3 schools unless it comes up with new plan: education minister
In a letter to the EMSB, Quebec Education Minister Jean-François Roberge identified three schools he plans to transfer to the overcrowded French-language school board. Continue reading