For many people, Kelley said, private tutoring is unaffordable.

"It's a terrible decision by the government," said Liberal MNA Jennifer Maccarone.

Véronique Hivon announced Tuesday that she will not run in the upcoming PQ leadership race, citing family reasons. 

A political party in Quebec says it believes the province's MNAs should be tested on their understanding of sexual assault in the wake of allegations recently levelled against a provincial lawmaker.

Judy Kelley retired a year ago after teaching for nearly four decades but it hasn't slowed her down much.

At its annual caucus retreat, Parti Québécois leader Pierre Karl Péladeau elaborated on his plan for Quebec sovereignty.

The Liberals are hoping to pass a new bill that would give them a 31 per cent pay hike.