Liberals’ school board bill called ‘unconstitutional’ by Quebec English School Boards Association
The proposed Bill 86 is called “useless” and “window dressing.” Source: montrealgazette.com
More English voices need to be heard at Bill 86 hearings, says QCGN
The group said the government may be stacking the cards to garner support for its project to change the way school boards are managed. Source: globalnews.ca
Public-sector strikes: Common front of unions releases details, strike dates – CBC.ca
The common front of Quebec public-sector workers’ unions has released its full list of schools and health-care establishments to be hit by a series of rotating strikes. In Montreal and Laval, 114,000 workers will be off the job on Oct. Source: www.cbc.ca
English-language school boards plan court challenge of Quebec’s Bill 86
Quebec’s English-language school boards plan to launch a court challenge of a bill tabled Friday which would abolish school board elections and give parents more control over school operations. Source: www.cbc.ca
RSB International Students – Anna Sophia I Mexico
Anna Sophia is a 16 year old exchange student from Mexico. Join her as she discusses her year at Heritage Regional High School. For more information about Ri… Source: www.youtube.com
Teachers at local CQSB schools on strike on Tuesday, October 27 – Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph (subscription)
Teachers at local CQSB schools on strike on Tuesday, October 27 Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph (subscription) Teachers of the Central Quebec School Board (CQSB) in the Quebec City area will be on strike on Tuesday, October 27, and will be picketing in… Source: www.qctonline.com
Proposed Bill 86 fails to consider English parents’ concerns
PRESS RELEASE For immediate diffusion Montreal, December 14, 2015 – The English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA) denounces the proposed Bill 86. Upon a cursory glance, the proposed Bill 86 has an outward appearance of greater parental presence within each school board’s decision-making body, but after careful examination, many clauses mitigate perceived gains. We, as parents, […]
Opinion: Quebec’s English school boards want to shift the conversation to what … – Montreal Gazette
Much too much time and energy has been spent in recent months focusing on school board structures, elections and voter turnout. Source: montrealgazette.com
Le projet de loi 86 ne considère pas les inquiétudes des parents
COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Pour diffusion immédiate Montréal, le 14 décembre, 2015 – L’Association des comités de parents anglophones (ACPA) dénonce le projet de loi 86. Après un coup d’œil rapide, le projet de loi 86 donne l’impression d’une présence parentale plus importante au sein des instances décisionnelles de chacune des commissions scolaires. Mais après une […]
Teachers at local CQSB schools on strike on Tuesday, October 27 – Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph (subscription)
Teachers at local CQSB schools on strike on Tuesday, October 27 Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph (subscription) Teachers of the Central Quebec School Board (CQSB) in the Quebec City area will be on strike on Tuesday, October 27, and will be picketing in… Source: www.qctonline.com