CMEC

The Education World Forum (EWF), London, United Kingdom, January 9–11, 2012 Publication Date: 2012-12-10

This report contains the main observations of the Canadian delegation to the Education World Forum held in January 2012.

Promoting Equality of Educational Opportunity – Canada Report for the UNESCO Eighth Consultation of Member States on the Implementation of the Convention and Recommendation against Discrimination in Education Publication Date: 2012-11-16

UNESCO regularly monitors the implementation of the Convention and Recommendation against Discrimination in Education, as adopted by UNESCO's General Conference on December 14, 1960. Canada's response to the eighth consultation, developed jointly by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, highlights the progress that education systems have made in providing access to quality education that is widely inclusive so that all students can participate and succeed to the best of their abilities. The report also discusses the ongoing challenges in achieving equality of educational opportunities in Canada, based on education indicators. The eighth consultation covers the period from 2006 to 2011.

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.

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.

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.

United Nations Literacy Decade, 2003-2012 Publication Date: 2007-11-15

This report looks at literacy activities from 2004 to 2006 of the provincial, territorial, and federal governments, and of civil society, under the six themes outlined by UNESCO for this review: policy; flexible programs; capacity building of educators, stakeholders, and partners; research; community participation; and monitoring and evaluation. The report includes literacy for young children, school-aged children, and adults, with special attention paid to groups such as Aboriginal learners, new immigrants, special-needs students, families, and workers.

UNESCO Seventh Consultation of Member States on the Implementation of the Convention and Recommendation against Discrimination in Education Publication Date: 2007-09-01

UNESCO regularly monitors the implementation of its Convention and Recommendation against Discrimination in Education. The purpose of the convention and recommendation is not only the elimination of discrimination in education, but also the adoption of measures aimed at promoting equality of educational opportunity and treatment. For each of the six main articles of the convention and recommendation, UNESCO has prepared specific questions that probe the application of each of the articles. The chapters that respond to the questions on the first three articles focus on educational laws, legislative texts, and policies that prohibit discrimination in education and promote equal educational opportunities, and how these laws and policies conform to the convention and recommendation. The issues include: free and equitable access to elementary and secondary education; the establishment and quality-control of public, separate, and private school systems; access of foreign nationals to school systems and credential recognition; public-school funding; and postsecondary access and student financial support. The chapter on the fourth article looks at "reaching the un-reached" and the policy measures and programs that enable disadvantaged and vulnerable groups to have access to basic education. To reflect the pan-Canadian context, the groups that have been included are Aboriginal students, children of immigrants, visible-minority students, and special-needs students. The chapter on the fifth article probes the issues of human-values education and national-minority education. In the chapter corresponding to the seventh article, an overview of the results and obstacles is presented, along with a review of the main issues to be addressed in the ongoing fight against discrimination in education.

Moscow Declaration Publication Date: 2006-08-16

As a result of the Moscow meeting of the Ministers of Education of the Group of 8 (G8), ministers isssued a declaration that recognized the common challenges and opportunities that countries face in the 21st century. Ministers reaffirmed the importance of policy dialogue and the sharing of experience and expertise internationally. This will help all countries to build effective, innovative, and inclusive education systems that allow people to fulfill their potential, to live in and contribute to a global society, and to work in a global economy.

Declaration of Scarborough Publication Date: 2005-09-08

Ministers of education of the member states of the Organization of American States (OAS) gathered in Scarborough, Tobago, in 2005 for the Fourth Meeting of Ministers of Education. The ministers considered how they could offer quality education to promote social inclusion, the development of a democratic citizenry, and preparation for productive work. This declaration outlines their agreed-upon values and priorities in education, lists some of the ongoing projects in the region, and states their commitment to action.

Fourth Meeting of Ministers of Education, Organization of American States, August 2005, Tobago Publication Date: 2005-08-15

Ministers of education in the Americas held their fourth meeting in 2005, in Scarborough, Tobago. The Canadian delegation was led by the Honourable Peter Bjornson, Minister of Education, Citizenship and Youth, Manitoba. The meeting was divided into two themes: "What Do People Think and Know About Democracy?" and "From Civic Education to Citizenship Education." This report highlights the key points of discussions and presentations, and provides overviews of the speeches made by the Canadian Head of Delegation on education for democracy and the future of education.

Single-Sex Schooling Publication Date: 2004-11-30

Often associated with increasing student achievement and improving the educational experiences for both girls and boys, single-sex schooling has garnered renewed interest among education professionals, researchers, media, politicians, and parents. This report looks at the issues of girls' disadvantage, boys' underachievement, and single-sex schooling in the research literature, and offers conclusions and recommendations.

Meeting of the OECD Education Ministers - Raising the Quality of Learning for All, 2004 Publication Date: 2004-03-01

The Chair's summary of the 2004 meeting of the OECD ministers of education outlines key points on the presentations, discussions, and points of agreement and debate on topics such as establishing standards for and monitoring educational quality, teacher supply and effectiveness, and education and social cohesion.

Access, Inclusion and Achievement: Closing the Gap Country Response: Canada Publication Date: 2003-11-27

The 15th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers was held in 2003. The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) prepared this document on policies, strategies, practices, critical concerns, and aspirations for education, specifically in relation to the theme "Access, Inclusion and Achievement - Closing the Gap." The report is divided into two sections: Part A consists of best practices, case studies, innovative solutions and policies, and challenges of the educational systems in the provinces and territories, organized around the themes of access, inclusion, and achievement; Part B is linked to the nine points in the Halifax Statement for Education, which resulted from the 14th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers in 2000, and presents progress and success since that meeting in the areas most relevant to Canada's experience, including technologies in education and teacher training.

Canada's report on steps taken to apply the Declaration and the Integrated Framework of Action on Education for Peace, Human Rights and Democracy adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 1995 Publication Date: 2001-10-01

This report is Canada's response to the request by the Director-General of UNESCO for information on steps taken by member states to apply the Declaration and the Integrated Framework of Action on Education for Peace, Human Rights and Democracy, adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 1995. The report covers topics such as citizenship, peace, human rights, global education, the atmosphere of educational institutions, educational materials, teacher training, the education of vulnerable groups and Aboriginal peoples, and related research and development.

Education in a Global Era: Developments in Education in Canada Publication Date: 2000-11-27

This country report was prepared by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, as a background paper to the 14th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in November 2000, on the theme "Education in a Global Era: Challenges to Equity, Opportunities for Diversity." The report summarizes developments in education in Canada's provinces and territories over the past five years, with special emphasis on education strategies for the new millennium. The themes covered in the report include access, equity, and diversity. The responses of school and public-health systems to preventing HIV/AIDS are also part of the document.

Report of the Canadian Delegation to the 14th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (CCEM) Publication Date: 2000-11-26

The 14th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers took place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from November 26 to 30, 2000. Delegations from 45 Commonwealth countries convened to engage in discussions on the main theme, "Education in a Global Era: Challenges to Equity, Opportunities for Diversity," and five sub-themes: accessibility, social and economic development, enhancing cultural integrity, strengthening quality, and promoting mobility. The major outcome of the conference is the Halifax Statement, which delineates the Commonwealth vision and guiding principles for education. The report provides summaries of the sessions and a copy of the Halifax Statement.

The UNESCO Recommendation Against Discrimination In Education - The Status in Canada Publication Date: 1997-10-01

The UNESCO Convention and the Recommendation Against Discrimination in Education were adopted by the General Conference in 1960. By 1997, five consultations of member states had been conducted to monitor the progress made and the obstacles still to be overcome. This sixth consultation focused on the status of the basic education of four population groups: women and girls, persons belonging to minority groups, refugees, and indigenous peoples. This report provides an overall picture of the situation in Canada, describing in general terms the legislation and policies underpinning the actions being undertaken to counter discrimination in education. The results of these initiatives are also summarized.