Press Releases: 2009

International Spotlight on Adult Education

TORONTO, November 30, 2009 — On December 1, 2009, Canada will take part in UNESCO's Sixth International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA VI) in Belém, Brazil.

Representatives from UNESCO member states, UN agencies, research institutions, organizations representing various sectors of society, the private sector, as well as learners from all over the world, will come together to engage in global-level policy dialogue on adult education. The theme o...

CMEC Launches New Official-Languages Programs Web Sites

Toronto, November 20, 2009 — The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), is pleased to announce the launch of new Web sites for its official-languages programs: Explore, Destination Clic, and Odyssey.

Interactive and dynamic, these Web sites celebrate the cultural diversity of Canada, encouraging visitors to discover another part of the country to learn and share Canada's official languages.

“Over 250,000 young Canadians have taken part ...

CMEC Commends the Commissioner of Official Languages for Undertaking Study on Second-language Learning

Toronto, November 16, 2009— Education ministers across Canada, through the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), collectively commended the Commissioner of Official Languages today for undertaking the study “Two Languages, A World of Opportunities: Second-Language Learning in Canada's Universities.” The study, released in Ottawa on October 29, 2009, assesses the range of second-language learning programs and courses in Canada's universities, incl...

CESC Releases New Indicators in Education

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TORONTO, September 8, 2009 – The Canadian Education Statistics Council (CESC) released today Education Indicators in Canada: An International Perspective, 2009, a new report that provides indicators on educational attainment, upper-secondary graduation, tertiary graduation, the academic performance of students, labour-market outcomes, the economic benefits of education, expenditures on education, international stud...

Government of Canada and the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, Sign Official Languages in Education Protocol

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WINNIPEG, September 4, 2009 – The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, and the Honourable Diane McGifford, Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy for Manitoba and Chair of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), today announced the renewal of the Protocol for Agreements for Minority-Language Education and Second-Language Instruction. The protocol paves the way fo...

Ministers Build on Learn Canada 2020 Vision

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CALGARY, September 3, 2009 – The 96th meeting of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, concluded today in Calgary. Ministers discussed progress on a number of their priorities including, improving student success, Aboriginal education, literacy, postsecondary education, and education data and research, all of which are key components of ministers' April 2008 joint declaration,

CMEC and Canadian Heritage Make Joint Announcement in Winnipeg

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WINNIPEG, September 3, 2009 – The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, and the Honourable Diane McGifford, Chair of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), and Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy for Manitoba, invite the members of the media to a press conference on Friday, September 4, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. CDT. A photo opportunity and media av...

CMEC Wishes Team Canada Success at the 40th WorldSkills Competition in Calgary

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CALGARY, September 2, 2009 – The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), wishes success to the students representing Team Canada at the 40th WorldSkills Competition, held in Calgary from September 1 to 7, 2009.

Hailed as the pinnacle competition of global skills, trades, and technology, this biennial event promotes excellence and competency in international industry standards and brings over 900 competit...

Education Ministers to Meet in Calgary During WorldSkills

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CALGARY, August 27, 2009 – Ministers of education invite members of the media to attend the Council of Ministers of Education's (CMEC) meeting at the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire (255 Barclay Parade SW) in Calgary, Alberta, September 1–3, 2009. During the meeting, ministers will discuss shared priorities and actions for education across the country, speak with education leaders at the WorldSkills Leaders' Forum...

CMEC Releases 10th Edition of the Student Transfer Guide

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TORONTO, August 11, 2009 – The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), released today the 10th edition of Secondary Education in Canada: A Student Transfer Guide. First published in 1978, the guide provides teachers and guidance counselors with key curricular information from Canada's 10 provinces and three territories in order to facilitate students' integration into a new school after they have moved from anoth...

Tariff for Photocopying Set by Copyright Board of Canada

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TORONTO, June 30, 2009 – The Copyright Consortium of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, is reviewing last week's decision by the Copyright Board of Canada, which established the rate that must be paid to Access Copyright, a collective representing certain authors and publishers, in order for schools to photocopy published print materials. The rate applies to schools operated by school boards in all Canadian provinces and territo...

CMEC Launches Literacy Forum Legacy

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TORONTO, April 15, 2009 – A new, innovative resource aimed at improving literacy levels in Canada was released today by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC). The legacy of knowledge and materials gathered from last year's Pan-Canadian Interactive Literacy Forum provides on-line learning and teaching resources that will benefit educators, learners, literacy providers, and people across Canada, no...

New Web Site and Logo for the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC)

TORONTO, March 13, 2009 – The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), launched an enhanced Web site and a new logo for the organization today.

The new site, the address of which remains www.cmec.ca, will be a valuable resource for education stakeholders and the general public. It showcases key CMEC initiatives and activities, as defined in the recent ministerial declaration, Learn Canada 2020; pro...

Adult Learners — Key to a Successful Economy

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Toronto, March 9, 2009 – International Adult Learners' Week wraps up on March 8 with activities in every province and territory in Canada, highlighting the importance of lifelong learning and the diversity of adult learning opportunities across Canada.

“Research has shown that lifelong learning is critical for people to be able to take advantage of economic opportunities and have meaningful part...

Working Together to Improve the Educational Achievement of Aboriginal Learners

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Saskatoon, February 25, 2009 — An historic summit, designed to raise the profile of Aboriginal education, concluded today in Saskatoon. The event was organized by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), and brought together leaders from over 40 national and regional Aboriginal organizations with provincial and territorial ministers of education. A number of Aboriginal affairs ministers were also present.

The summit fac...

Ministers of Education Open CMEC Summit on Aboriginal Education

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Saskatoon, February 24, 2009 – An historic summit on Aboriginal education, organized by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), was opened today by the Honourable Kelly Lamrock, Chair of CMEC and Minister of Education for New Brunswick, the Honourable Ken Krawetz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Education for Saskatchewan and the Honourable Rob Norris, Minister of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour for Saskatchewan.

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Canada's Ministers of Education Meet to Discuss Priority Issues

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Saskatoon, February 23, 2009 — Canada's ministers of education were in Saskatoon today for the 95th meeting of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC). Ministers discussed progress on a number of their priorities including Aboriginal education, postsecondary education, and literacy, all three of which are key components of ministers' April 2008 joint declaration,

Canada Celebrates Family Literacy

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Toronto, January 26, 2009 – Families and communities across Canada will be participating in literacy-related events on and around January 27 for Family Literacy Day, Education ministers Kelly Lamrock and Shirley Bond announced today on behalf of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC).

“Family Literacy Day offers an opportunity for families across Canada to discover and explore the joys of reading and learning,&rd...

CMEC Releases the Pan-Canadian Interim Report on Official Languages in Education

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Toronto, January 20, 2009 — The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) released today the Pan-Canadian Interim Report on Official Languages in Education. Compiled jointly by the provinces and territories through CMEC, and funded by the Government of Canada, the report is for the public and describes the achievement of outcomes called for in the provincial/territorial action plans for official languages in education between 2005-06...