Education Minister

• Saskatchewan education minister apologizes for comment to mother whose daughter died

  Jeremy Cockrill says he used a poor choice of words in the private meeting with Taya Thomas about teachers asking for more supports for students with extra needs.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2024
  
• Manitoba announces new Indigenous, French-language education roles

  The Manitoba government has created new public service roles focused on the importance of the French language and Indigenous languages and culture in education.

  Education

  Jan 5, 2024
  
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• First hearing for Sask. LGBTQ2 group lawsuit over government pronoun policy in schools announced

  The lawsuit centres around the province's decision to require parental consent when children under 16 years old want to use different names or pronouns at school.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2023
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• Sask. teachers’ union says new school funding announcement ‘missing a zero’

  The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation says a $40-million infusion from the province doesn't meet the needs of school divisions coping with inflation and rising enrolments.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2023
• Edmonton Public Schools anticipating to be 100% full by 2030

  EPSB believes if enrolment and capital funding stay constant at its current utilization rate, there will be 34,000 more students than spaces in the system in 10 years.

  Education

  Mar 22, 2023
• Dene teacher education program gets $250K from Saskatchewan government

  The goal of the program is to improve student participation and rates of graduation by helping teacher recruitment and retention in northern Sask.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2022
• Saskatoon school divisions concerned with provincial budget

  The two main Saskatoon school divisions voiced their concerns about the lack of provincial funding through a letter to the faculty, parents and students on Wednesday and Thursday.

  Education

  Apr 7, 2022
• Quebec outlines curriculum for revamped ethics and culture course

  The province unveiled the new curriculum that will replace the current ethics and religious culture courses already offered in schools across Quebec.

  Education

  Oct 24, 2021
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• First Indigenous-led family centre in London, Ont. opens its doors

  Situated in London's SoHo neighbourhood, the Nshwaasnangong Child Care and Family Centre will provide up to 88 spaces for children 6 and under.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2021
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• COVID-19: Sask. Party not considering vaccine mandate despite criticism from opposition

  Sask. NDP criticizes provincial government for not getting ahead of COVID fourth wave before the start of the school year.

  Education

  Aug 23, 2021