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Unions and education groups ask Quebec government to delay adoption of Bill 40
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
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
NDG elementary school distributes bottled water after tests find lead in tap water
The school board said it is testing the tap water for lead contamination in all of its schools across the city. Continue reading
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
Teachers removing religious symbols proves Bill 21 is a ‘good law’: education minister
Quebec’s education minister says the fact that at least three teachers have agreed to remove their religious symbols at work is proof that his religious neutrality law is “a good law.” Continue reading
‘Best way to fight climate change is to go to school,’ Quebec education minister tells students taking part in climate march
Quebec Education Minister Jean-François Roberge is insisting that the best way for students to fight the climate crisis is to simply stay in school. Continue reading
Quebec’s largest school board takes the lead and cancels classes for Sept. 27 climate march
Some Montreal school boards cancel classes on Sept. 27, allowing students to attend the climate march. 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
Aspiring teachers denied employment as Montreal school boards apply religious symbols ban
A francophone school board in Montreal (CSPI) admits to turning down two aspiring teachers, after they refused to remove their visible religious symbols. Continue reading
Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal’s choir program gets helping hand from Quebec
After fighting to save its choir program, the Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal is beginning the new school year on a high note. Continue reading
CSDM will apply Quebec’s religious symbols ban, plans to table report next week
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Montreal’s biggest francophone school board now says it will apply the government’s religious symbols ban. Continue reading