Quebec English School Boards Association speaks at Bill 21 hearings
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The organization pleaded with the Quebec government to change its mind on Bill 21, saying it seeds discord. Continue reading
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Quebec English school group denounces Bill 21 as ‘unethical, unnecessary’ ahead of public testimony
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The Quebec English School Boards Association is speaking out against the province’s controversial secularism bill just ahead of its testimony at the public hearings. Continue reading
Quebec religious symbols bill would affect students planning to be teachers, police officers
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Students currently studying to work as public servants, including police officers, will have to take off their religious symbols in order to find a job in the province. Continue reading
Westmount-Saint-Louis MNA Jennifer Maccarone denounces former Liberal government’s cuts
Jennifer Maccarone surprised many Tuesday evening when she criticized “cuts” made to Quebec’s education system that were imposed by the former Liberal government. Continue reading
QESBA tells government school taxes bill is first step to abolishing school boards
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Public hearings on a government bill concerning school taxes became heated Wednesday afternoon when the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) testified. Continue reading
Riverdale High School building to be handed over to French school board
The Riverdale High School building is expected to be handed over to French school board, Marguerite-Bourgeoys School Board, on July 1. Continue reading
Quebec launches investigation into alleged mismanagement at EMSB
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Allegations of mismanagement at the English Montreal School Board will be investigated, said Quebec Education Minister Jean-François Roberge. Continue reading
Quebec premier backs order telling Lachute hospital to ditch English signs
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
After the Lachute hospital removed it’s English signage, members of the Anglophone community are wondering if their health and safety is compromised. Continue reading
James Shea, advocate for Quebec’s English-speaking community, dies
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The Aylmer, Que., native was a former teacher, school principal and school board administrator. Continue reading
Quebec education minister reiterates ‘no room for interpretation’ about abolishing school boards
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Quebec’s Education Minister reiterated there is “no room for interpretation” when it comes to the government’s plan to abolish school boards. Continue reading