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 […]
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 […]
Understanding English Eligibility in Quebec Schools
New information document from the Government of Quebec that explains the process for families seeking English-language education under serious family or humanitarian circumstances (Section 85.1 of the Charter of the French Language). This guide outlines: Who may qualify for English instruction in Quebec What counts as a serious family or humanitarian situation How to submit […]
Newsletter Vol. 38
Dear parents, The first-ever Violence and Bullying Prevention in Schools Week, is taking place this week, March 17 to 21. The week consists of themed days, including one dedicated to parents. My hope is that this initiative will serve as a unifying moment for the entire school community—students, teachers, administrators, and families—coming together to promote […]
Newsletter Vol. 44
Dear Parents,At the start of the school year, I stood with our education partners to advocate for more stability and transparency in school funding. However, over the last few weeks, stories shared by parents across Quebec have made it clear that the situation is becoming more urgent. Our children’s success and well-being depend on a […]
EPCA: Budget Fails to Meet the Moment for Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 26, 2025EPCA: Budget Fails to Meet the Moment for EducationMontreal, March 26, 2025 — The English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA) acknowledges the Quebec government’s repeated statements that education remains a priority, but today’s budget does not deliver the support needed to confront the real challenges facing students, schools, and families.“We’re not questioning […]