School board informs parents about their disapproval of the approved school budget
In Quebec, a school board in the Haute-Laurentides region has refused to adopt the budget submitted to them by the school administration, citing "catastrophic" budget cuts. The CSS des Hautes-Laurentides (CSSHL) sent a notice of default to the school board of École aux Quatre Vents on July 10th, asking them to adopt the budget. The school board, however, has decided to "maintain its right to dissent" until the budget returns to the level of previous years, when they were able to function effectively.
This decision was initially taken in June, in protest of Quebec's decision to cut $570 million from the education network. The CSSHL, however, has managed to avoid a risky situation due to the government's recent reinvestment of $540 million. Yet, some expenses still need to be reduced.
The school board's president, Julie Forest, stated that they need the government to reinvest and for the numbers to return to previous levels due to missing money and personnel in education. The CSS's Alexandre Marion, on the other hand, intends to minimize the impact of the budgetary process on student services.
The school board's decision could potentially slow down hiring or services due to the inability to make certain expenses. The CSSHL, however, is no longer in a risky situation thanks to the government's reinvestment.
Meanwhile, in Ottawa, a segment aired by Radio-Canada was criticized by Jewish associations and Ottawa politicians for alleged antisemitic content. The government has since reinvested $540 million in the network.
Elsewhere, Alberta's Premier plans to add Canadian citizenship mention on identification cards to protect elections and facilitate access to certain services.
In a separate dispute, lawyer Frédéric Béard has provided pro bono assistance to the school board of École aux Quatre Vents. His specific role or identity in this conflict, however, remains unclear based on the provided search results. On July 25th, he responded to the CSS's notice of default.
The school board regrets the school board's refusal to engage in a constructive dialogue to reduce the impact of budget cuts. They denounce the use of intimidation tactics by the CSS.
In a separate political matter, QS accused François Legault of being "at the mercy" of federal Prime Minister Mark Carney regarding public investments in the military.
This news article provides a brief overview of ongoing issues in Quebec and Alberta, including school budget disputes, government funding, and political debates. For more detailed information, readers are encouraged to seek out additional sources.
