CMEC

Key Policy Issues in Aboriginal Education: An Evidence-Based Approach Publication Date: 2012-12-19

This report considers how better data and evidence can be developed to support jurisdictions' efforts to improve the academic achievement and attainment of Aboriginal students in provincial and territorial elementary and secondary schools.

CMEC Statement on Play-Based Learning Publication Date: 2012-07-19

In July 2012, ministers of education issued this statement on the importance of play-based learning. It recognizes that purposeful play in the formative years sets the stage for future learning, health, and well-being.

Pan-Canadian Report on Official Languages in Education, 2005–06 to 2008–09 Publication Date: 2011-11-24

This is the second of two reports called for under the Protocol for Agreements for Minority-Language Education and Second-Language Instruction, 2005-2006 to 2008-2009. It provides a summative description of the achievement of outcomes supported by protocol funding — the projects, initiatives, and ongoing efforts in minority-language education and second-language instruction carried out by the provinces and territories.

World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education (WCECCE), September 27–29, 2010, Moscow, Russian Federation Publication Date: 2011-02-15

The first-ever World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education, organized by UNESCO in Moscow, had the theme of “Building the Wealth of Nations.” The Canadian delegation was led by the Honourable Donna Harpauer, Minister of Education for Saskatchewan. The report of the conference outlines the importance and benefits of early-childhood care and education (ECCE), both as a human right and as an integral part of development. Conference participants adopted the Moscow Framework for Action and Cooperation: Harnessing the Wealth of Nations, which outlines a number of challenges that must be tackled to achieve ECCE goals.

A Framework for Statistics on Learning and Education in Canada Publication Date: 2010-09-30

The Framework provides a multi-dimensional structure for organizing the pan-Canadian information needs on education and learning. It provides the topography for identifying information needs in the learning and education environment in Canada in a way that identifies the relevance of the information to the system as well as the interrelationships among pieces of information. The Framework addresses the scope of Canada Learn 2020, which is based on the vision of quality lifelong learning opportunities for all Canadians.

Strengthening Aboriginal Success - Summary Report Publication Date: 2010-03-08

This report is intended to be a summary of the proceedings of the CMEC Summit on Aboriginal Education, and is largely summative and reflective in nature. It has been created around several broad themes according to "What we heard" at the summit.

Progress Report on Literacy 2009 Publication Date: 2010-03-03

This report highlights the commitment of ministers of education to literacy, as well as CMEC's activities and the initiatives of provinces and territories to improve the literacy levels of Canadians.

The Development of Education - Reports for Canada Publication Date: 2008-10-28

This document contains two reports. The first highlights the structure and management of the education systems in Canada, as well as access to learning, early childhood education, learning outcomes, and teacher training. The second focuses on inclusive education and its legislative frameworks and policies, as well as the programs and services provided to vulnerable populations in the elementary and secondary school systems.

Fifth Meeting of Ministers of Education, Organization of American States, November 14-16, 2007, Cartagena, Columbia Publication Date: 2007-11-16

This delegation report outlines the sessions held at the meeting of the ministers of education in the Organization of American States on early childhood education. The report includes the Hemispheric Commitment to Early Childhood Education, adopted at the meeting, and the text of the speech given by Peter Bjornson, Minister of Education, Citizenship and Youth, Manitoba, on the policy frameworks, funding, and sustainability of early childhood education in the jurisdictions.

Hemispheric Commitment to Early Childhood Education Publication Date: 2007-11-16

At the plenary session of the Fifth Meeting of the Ministers of Education of the member countries of the Organization of American States, this commitment to early childhood education was adopted. This document includes a statement of objectives on which the signatories agreed to work together.