Media advisory, web version (Montreal, August 20th, 2018) Among the thousand children who have been excluded from Quebec schools, some should finally become students next week, following changes to the law on public education. The overwhelming majority these children now…
Press release: The Education Across Borders Collective calls on the Ministry of Education and the Commission scolaire de Montréal to clarify their intentions regarding the implementation of the new law
Unfortunately this press release is only available in French : (Montréal, le 23 mai 2018) Ce soir, une intervention est organisée pour demander au ministre de l’Éducation ainsi qu’à la Commission scolaire de Montréal (CSDM) de clarifier les mesures qui…
(Français) Lettre ouverte suite à l’adoption du projet de loi 144
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Our reaction to bill 144
The Education Across Borders Collective would have celebrated a bill guaranteeing the right to primary and secondary education for all. Unfortunately, Bill 144 only proposes modifying the conditions for access to schools. We are very sceptical of the effectiveness of…
A resolution of the National Assembly in support of our main demand
The motion, at the initiative of Françoise David of Québec Solidaire, was presented jointly with the Minister of Education of the Liberal Part of Québec and the other two political parties. It was adopted unanimously on Tuesday (September 27th, 2016),…
Press Release: Despite promises, kids still denied schooling on the basis of immigration status
Press release – For immediate release Despite promises, kids still denied schooling on the basis of immigration status Families gather before the first day of school, ask that the Minister of Education finally hand in his homework Press scrum :…
Picnic, BBQ and rally : When will kids without status be able to attend school?
Sunday, August 28th, 12:30pm Location : beside l’école le Plateau, at the end of Calixa-Lavallée avenue, at the heart of parc La Fontaine Free food available and giant potluck Again this year, children will be kept out of school because…
Quebec Ombudsperson reveals promise of free schooling for all undocumented children; many continue to be barred from schools
Press release The annual report of the Quebec Ombudsperson, released today, includes substantial news for the schooling of undocumented children – those living without regular immigration status. It was revealed today that the government has “accepted all of the Quebec…
As students return to school, children without immigration status continue to be excluded from Quebec schools
Press release : Rally calls for access to school for all children, regardless of immigration status When: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at 11am Where: The Commission scolaire Marguerite de Bourgeoys (CSMB) head office, located at 1100 boulevard de la Côte-Vertu…
Rally: We will Break Down the Barriers to Schooling for Immigrant Children!
To share on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/events/1621035958170172/ The Law on Public Education in Quebec will be modified in the coming weeks. This reform represents a crucial opportunity in the fight for education for all, regardless of immigration status. We may be…