Bill 40 under fire as public hearings into Quebec’s education reform begin
The hearings are expected to continue until mid-November. Continue reading
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Quebec teachers ‘insulted’ over lack of consultation on plan to abolish school boards
With the tabling of Bill 40, Roberge has “insulted” his former colleagues and “diminished” the teaching profession. Continue reading
Francophones shouldn’t lose their right to vote in school board elections, argue English-language advocates
Under the proposed legislation, school boards will cease to exist as of November 2020. Continue reading
Quebec plans to axe school boards but offers compromise to English institutions
Under Bill 40, there is a compromise for English institutions, which will still have the right to hold democratic elections. Continue reading
‘Necessary changes’ still to be made to Quebec education reform bill: QESBA
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
The Quebec English School Board Association says there are still problems with the government’s new education reform legislation, Bill 105. Continue reading
Quebec education minister won’t say if he’ll abandon Bill 86
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Education Minister Sébastien Proulx said he won’t comment until the hearings are over, but insisted his government is reflecting on Bill 86. Continue reading
Lester B. Pearson school board wants Bill 86 scrapped
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Officials at the Lester B. Pearson School Board hope it’s not too late to change the province’s mind. Continue reading