Press Releases: 2003

Ministers of Education Announce Important Training Tool for French-Language Teachers

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Toronto, December 19, 2003 -- The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada today released a teacher's resource kit designed for kindergarten to grade 2 teachers in French-language schools outside Quebec.  This tool will enable teachers to help students living in francophone communities in minority areas to grow and develop in a flourishing academic, social, and cultural environment.

“This kit will be an extremely valuable tool...

Canada Has Highest Proportion of its Working Age Population with College or University Training

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Toronto, November 25, 2003 -- In 2000, Canada had the highest proportion among OECD countries of working age population with college or university credentials: 41% had either a college or university education, compared to 37% in the United States, 36% in Ireland, and 34% in Japan.  This was one of many pieces of information contained in a major report released today by education ministers and Statistics Canada.

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84th CMEC Meeting: Education Ministers Discuss Joint Projects to Improve Learning

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St. John's (NL), October 1, 2003 -- Cooperation among provinces and territories was at the heart of discussions by education ministers at their meeting in St. John's over the past two days. 

Teacher preparation

Ministers held a special session on teacher preparation and met with representatives of the Canadian Association of Deans of Education.

“Our discussions today have helped us to gain a clearer ...

Study Finds Canadian Youth at Risk of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Ottawa, September 9, 2003 – A major Canadian study of adolescent sexual health released today finds that although fewer teens are engaging in some kinds of risky behaviour, a significant proportion of teens are at risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI) as well as pregnancy.

The study surveyed more than 11,000 youth across Canada in grades 7, 9, and 11 about their knowledge, attitudes, behaviours, and other factors tha...

Education Ministers Celebrate International Adult Learners' Week

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Toronto, September 8, 2003 -- Ministers responsible for education are celebrating International Adult Learners' Week (IALW), which is being held September 7–13, 2003, in conjunction with International Literacy Day (September 8) and the United Nations Literacy Decade. The worldwide event is organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

“According to the latest statistics, too many ...

Results of a Major Writing Survey Show Most Students in Canada Meeting Expectations

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Toronto, May 27, 2003 -- A major national writing test shows that most students tested are writing at or above the levels expected.

The test results were released today in Toronto by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) as part of the School Achievement Indicators Program (SAIP). The ministers of education, who are responsible for the design of the program, receive a financial contri...

Education Ministers Release Report on Teaching and Learning of Mathematics

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Toronto, April 30, 2003 -- The mother’s level of education is a factor in determining if a student does well in mathematics. This was one of the findings of a report released today by Canada’s education ministers. The report, Mathematics Learning: The Canadian Context [PDF document, 1,135 kb], is being issued as part of the School Achievement Indicators Program (SAIP).

"We have been collecting information fo...

83rd CMEC Meeting: Improved Learning Focus Of New Pan-Canadian Assessment Program

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London, Ontario, April 2, 2003 -- Ministers responsible for education met in London, Ontario this week and agreed on an action plan for further strengthening pan-Canadian collaboration on a series of key education issues.

New assessment program

The ministers confirm their leadership in assessment and are developing a major streamlined and forward-looking assessment program aimed at improving learning. The new Pan-Ca...