“We will respect Bill 101 and newcomers will continue to have to go to learn French in the French schools,” said Quebec Education Minister Jean-François Roberge. Continue reading
Online public consultations about the proposed overhaul to a Quebec ethics and religious culture course kick off on Friday and run until Feb. 21. Continue reading
The English Montreal School Board is holding consultations for two days over proposals for major school changes. Continue reading
During a year-end sit-down interview with Global News, Quebec Education Minister Jean-François Roberge said larger-scale consultations on school board reform are not necessary. Continue reading
The Alliance for the Promotion of Public English-Language Education in Quebec is urging the government to delay the adoption of Bill 40 to allow for further analysis. Continue reading
“It would be great, but I would be surprised if we adopted this bill before Christmas,” he said on Thursday. “I would be surprised but let’s hope.” Continue reading
Reports have resurfaced of the province’s anti-corruption unit investigating cases in which foreign students who don’t speak French were accepted through a fast-track immigration program. Continue reading
The groups want the CAQ government to delay the adoption of Bill 40 until more consultations are held about the future of schools and public education. Continue reading
The study found that Bill 40 excludes parents from the administration of school boards and will result in minimal savings. Continue reading
The chair of the Commission Scholaire de la Pointe-de-l’Île, Miville Boudreault, says the government is rushing the bill. Continue reading