Francois Blais

• Quebec basic income program begins, but advocates say many low income people excluded

  The program is aimed at 84,000 Quebecers with a "severely limited capacity for employment'' such as a chronic illness or mental health condition.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2023
  
• Quebec promises to create more jobs

  Over the last two years, unemployment has dropped in Quebec and the Liberal government is promising to create even more jobs. Yet, critics say there still isn’t enough being done to fight poverty.

  Politics

  Apr 24, 2017
  
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• Quebec job advocates want government to reconsider Bill 70

  Bill 70 could cut social assistance cheques in half if people don't seek work through the government's new Objectif Emploi program.

  Politics

  Sep 19, 2016
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• Quebec government pledges $45M for youth unemployment, critics call it workfare

  The Quebec government says it is investing $45 million a year for the next three years into Quebec's youth employment centres.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2016
• Hearings begin for Quebec bill that aims to abolish school board elections

  Quebec’s Liberal government has proposed to do away with school board elections; more than 50 groups are expected to speak on the issue.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2016
• Quebec Education Minister expected back at work

  The province's new Education Minister Pierre Moreau is expected back at work next week.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2016
• Quebec’s new education minister takes leave of absence

  The Ministry of Education announced Pierre Moreau underwent several examinations over the last few days.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2016
• QESBA pleased with Quebec’s new education minister

  The Executive Director of QESBA is hopeful that a new Education Minister will open a new era of discussion and cooperation.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2016
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• Big changes as Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard shuffles cabinet

  There were some big changes as Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard shuffled his cabinet Thursday morning.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2016
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• English School Boards want Quebec’s education minister out

  The Quebec English School Boards Association is facing off against Education Minister François Blais. They want him to step down, claiming he doesn't understand how the elementary and secondary education system works in Quebec.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2016