Coalition Avenir Québec
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
At least 3 teachers remove religious symbols at work under Quebec’s secularism law
Bill 21 prohibits public-sector employees in positions of authority — including teachers, police officers and judges — from wearing religious symbols while at work. Continue reading
Quebec’s international relations minister reveals she has lung cancer
Nadine Girault says in spite of her cancer diagnosis and treatments, she doesn’t expect to miss long periods of work. Continue reading
Québec Solidaire defends workers, school boards as fall session looms
At the end of its pre-session caucus Quebec Solidaire said it vows to defend workers rights and school boards. Continue reading
Blistering report from Quebec government slams EMSB’s ‘dysfunctional’ governance
The probe has led to a series of recommendations, including a major intervention at the school board. Continue reading
Quebec premier won’t seek meeting with climate activist Greta Thunberg
The young Swedish activist will be in Montreal in late September. Continue reading
Majority of anglophone Quebecers say axing school boards puts minority language rights at risk: survey
Anglophones in Quebec believe eliminating English-language school boards puts minority language rights at risk, according to a new survey by Léger Marketing. Continue reading
Quebec plan to partially reimburse glasses for children under 18 in effect
The program was first announced during the budget last March and has been in effect since Sept. 1. Continue reading
Quebec Liberals focus on leadership race as party gears up for next parliamentary session
Liberal MNAs are mapping out their strategy prior to 43rd parliamentary session scheduled to begin Sept. 17. Continue reading
Could CAQ education reforms spare English-language school boards?
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
English-language school boards in Quebec could be spared from being abolished under the Coalition Avenir Québec government’s proposed reform. Continue reading