Newsletter Vol. 46
Dear parents,Happy New Year to you and your family. As we step into 2026, I wish you health, steadiness, and moments of joy, especially as we navigate a school year that continues to ask a lot of our children, our educators, and parents.Prepare now for the school-to-CEGEP transitionWhether your child is moving into secondary school […]
Helping Your Child Thrive Online: The Youth Digital Compass
From their first tablet to their first phone, kids today are growing up online. While digital spaces help children learn and connect, they also expose them to new kinds of challenges – especially cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is a serious issue in Canada, especially among young people, and can have both immediate and lasting effects on their […]
Sign the Petition from the National Assembly to Oppose $570 Million in Education Cuts
Dear Parents,We are reaching out to you at a critical moment for public education in Quebec.The recent $570 million in budget cuts announced by the Ministry of Education—on top of $200 million in cuts made last fall—will have a serious impact on our school system. These decisions were made with limited consultation and will place […]
Parents React to the Finalized Education Budget Rules
Montreal, July 16, 2025 — Following the release of the final budget rules for the education sector, the English Parents Committee Association (EPCA) and the Fédération des comités de parents du Québec (FCPQ) are urging the Quebec government and the entire education network to go further to ensure students’ access to essential educational services are […]
Newsletter Vol. 42
Dear parents,As the new school year begins, I want to take a moment to welcome you back and to thank you for the trust, energy, and commitment you bring to your children’s education. A new school year is always a chance for fresh starts, renewed connections, and stronger collaboration between families, schools, and communities.This year, […]
EPCA warmly congratulates Sonia LeBel on her appointment as Quebec’s Minister of Education.
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Montreal, September 10, 2025 – The English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA) warmly congratulates Sonia LeBel on her appointment as Quebec’s Minister of Education.“Parents across the province want to see an education system that puts students first. We are eager to meet with Minister LeBel to share the perspectives of English-speaking families […]
EPCA warmly congratulates Sonia LeBel on her appointment as Quebec’s Minister of Education.
COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Pour diffusion immédiate Montréal, le 10 septembre 2025 – L’English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA) félicite chaleureusement Sonia LeBel pour sa nomination à titre de ministre de l’Éducation du Québec.« Les parents de partout dans la province souhaitent un système d’éducation qui place les élèves au cœur des priorités. Nous sommes impatients de […]
Newsletter Vol. 43
Dear Parents, As we begin this new chapter with a new Minister of Education, we at the English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA) are both hopeful and vigilant. A new minister brings with it a fresh opportunity to reset priorities, listen to parents’ voices, and ensure that education policy is responsive to the real needs of […]
Parent Guide: Reviewing Your School’s Budget for parent members of a governing board
1. Why This MattersEvery year, your school’s governing board (GB) is responsible for adopting the school’s budget. This isn’t just a technicality, it’s one of the most important powers the board holds. Normally, the process is straightforward: the principal presents a budget, the board discusses it and then adopts it. But this year, things are […]
EPCA Quebec Supports School Violence and Bullying Prevention Week
Montreal, March 17, 2025 — The English Parents’ Committee Association of Quebec (EPCA) is proud to support the first-ever School Violence and Bullying Prevention Week, taking place from March 17 to 21, 2025. Ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment has been a longstanding priority for EPCA, and we recognize the importance of collective efforts to […]