CMEC

5^th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting Publication Date: 2012-12-21

This report contains the main outcomes of the 5th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting, which took place May 21–23, 2012, in Korea. The meeting focused on topics such as globalization and education, innovation in education, and education cooperation. At the conclusion of the meeting, ministers adopted a joint statement, “Envisioning Together for the Future and Hope,” pledging to continue to foster regional innovative growth, promote future skills suitable for the global society, create innovative instructional delivery systems, and foster more collaborative policy decisions.

Organization of American States (OAS) VII Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Education, Paramaribo, Suriname, March 1–2, 2012 Publication Date: 2012-12-10

This report contains the main outcomes of the OAS VII Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Education held in March 2012, along with interventions by the Canadian delegation. The meeting focused on a variety of issues, including the teaching profession, schools as learning communities, the role of government as guarantor of a quality education, and the work of the Inter-American Committee on Education (CIE). In addition, ministers approved the Declaration of Paramaribo — “Transforming the role of the teacher in response to 21st-century challenges” — and elected the new CIE Authorities for the period 2012–2014.

International Summit on the Teaching Profession, March 16–17, 2011, New York City, United States Publication Date: 2011-11-30

The Honourable Doug Currie, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Prince Edward Island, led the Canadian delegation to the first International Summit on the Teaching Profession. This event marked the first time education ministers, teachers, and union leaders from around the world convened to discuss best practices in building a world-class teaching force. The discussions focused on teacher recruitment and preparation; development, support, and retention of teachers; teacher evaluation and compensation; and teacher engagement in education reform.

Report to UNECE and UNESCO on Indicators of Education for Sustainable Development: Report for Canada 2007–2010 Publication Date: 2011-05-30

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has asked member states to report on their implementation of the strategy for education for sustainable development (ESD) in formal, non-formal, and informal settings. UNESCO has agreed to streamline reporting; therefore, this report also serves as a report on the implementation of the UNESCO Decade of ESD. CMEC, Environment Canada, and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO have collaborated to respond to these requests through the preparation of Canada's report. The report looks at the period from 2007 to 2010 as an update to the 2007 CMEC report, Report to UNECE and UNESCO on Indicators of Education for Sustainable Development: Report for Canada.

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.

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.

PCERA 2001 Symposium Report Publication Date: 2001-05-22

The 2001 Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda Symposium focused on teacher education and educator training, including sessions on supply and demand, professional development, indicators of success, and leadership.

PCERA 2001 Symposium Synthesis Report Publication Date: 2001-05-22

This report is the result of a conversation among members of the education community aided by a series of commissioned papers, as part of the Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda (PCERA) Symposium on teacher education. The paper contains critical reflections on specific themes: crisis, control, coherence, quality, professional identity, and knowledge-making.

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.

Agreement-in-Principle — Labour Mobility Chapter of the Agreement on Internal Trade/Teaching Profession Publication Date: 1999-09-01

This agreement-in-principle is intended to allow any teacher who holds a teaching certificate in one province or territory to have access to teacher certification in any other province or territory in order to be eligible for employment opportunities in the teaching profession. It is to be in place until a further agreement is developed.

Educating for Sustainability: The Status of Sustainable Development Education in Canada Publication Date: 1999-06-06

This report was prepared for the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, by Manitoba Education and Training (Sustainable Development Initiative). It was developed to serve three purposes: first, to provide a historical review of sustainable development/sustainability and a rationale for educating for sustainability; second, to provide a current and comprehensive view of the progress that has occurred across Canada with regard to sustainable-development education; and third, to provide an appropriate context for continuing dialogue and identifying a relevant framework for desired future action.

Enhancing the Role of Teachers in a Changing World: Report of Canada in Response to the International Survey in Preparation for the Forty-Fifth Session of the International Conference on Education (Geneva, September 30–October 5, 1996) Publication Date: 1996-09-30

This document reports on teachers in Canada, with attention paid to factors such as: working conditions; characteristics; major challenges; recruitment; autonomy; pre-service education; and in-service professional development.

The Development of Education (45th ICE) Publication Date: 1996-01-01

This report was prepared by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, with support from the Government of Canada and at the request of the International Bureau of Education, for presentation at the 45th session of the International Conference on Education. The report looks at changes in Canadian education with regard to four major trends: emergence of information technology at all levels of education; retrenchment and restructuring; redefining accountability structures; and respect for diversity and gender equity.