Canadian Students Commemorate Dutch WWII 80th Liberation

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 9:20 am more...

Over 1,000 Canadian students have traveled to the Netherlands to join the 80th-anniversary celebrations of the nation’s liberation by the Canadian Army. The event offers a poignant opportunity for participants to engage with the solemn history of WWII while honoring longstanding gratitude between the nations.

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citynews.ca / Canadian students in Netherlands for 1945 liberation celebrations

thestar.com / Canadian students in Netherlands for 1945 liberation celebrations

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Quebec minister pledges stable francisation course offerings

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 3:22 pm more...

Quebec’s language minister Roberge has vowed greater predictability in francisation classes after last year’s series of abrupt course closures. The promise of a more consistent educational schedule is intended to reassure learners and tighten government oversight in language training programs.

ledevoir.com / Roberge promet de la «prévisibilité» en francisation

lapresse.ca / Francisation | Le ministre Roberge promet de la « prévisibilité »

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Québec bans cellphones in schools this fall

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:21 am more...

In a bold move to rein in classroom distractions, Québec officials are set to enforce a complete ban on cellphones at primary and secondary schools from the start of the school year—during classes, breaks, and on school grounds. The policy aims to bolster learning environments.

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globalnews.ca / Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high schools during entire day

theglobeandmail.com / Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high schools during entire school day

ledevoir.com / Le cellulaire sera interdit et le vouvoiement obligatoire dans les écoles

thestar.com / Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high schools during entire school day

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Drainville’s education cuts ignite controversy over project priorities

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 4:21 pm more...

Quebec’s education minister finds himself in hot water after admitting to massive funding compressions that have left many puzzled. Facing accusations of politically motivated decisions in school construction projects, Drainville defends the prioritization method, much to the amusement of critics who question if his “color-coded” approach is a sign of creative budgeting or sheer favoritism.

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ledevoir.com / La mobilisation pour la sauvegarde de l’école FACE ne faiblit pas

lapresse.ca / Francisation | Québec promet de faire mieux – sans en faire plus

ledevoir.com / Drainville reconnait des compressions de 670 millions $ en éducation

lapresse.ca / Construction d’écoles | Drainville se défend de prioriser les projets selon la couleur du comté

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