The school board is challenging the law based on Section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Continue reading
A government report released last week found “dysfunctional” governance at the English Montreal School Board. Continue reading
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
Teachers who don’t follow the secularism rules come Sept. 3 could potentially face sanctions. Continue reading
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
“This has to be the most incoherent group of people,” said Antonio Zaruso, a parent of a student at General Vanier Elementary. Continue reading
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
Quebec’s education minister was threatening to hand over schools from the EMSB to the overcrowded French board. Continue reading
The board voted eight to four in favour of the move in order to make room for the overcrowded French system. Continue reading
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