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In my last two monthly reports, I have spoken about the sense of anticipation and possibility that a new school year brings. In October, I find myself still reflecting on these themes. The provincial election of October 5th has ushered in a new minority government and just a few days ago, we witnessed the naming of our new minister of education. Change and possibility abound! We wish Minister Joël Arseneau all the best in his new functions.

We have a new government and a new Minister of National Education, Monsieur Joël Arseneau. The minister has professional experience in the education sector and has many family members in the field, as well. The mandate given to Minister Arseneau by the newly elected Premier, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, asks him, during a consultation process over the next two years, to rethink the school system and to map out the future of public education in Quebec.