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Quebec college administrations election advocacy

Overview

The administrations of Cégep de Drummond and Cégep de Victoriaville have launched a joint initiative to demand specific commitments from political candidates regarding the 2026 elections.

Targeting several constituencies in the Centre-du-Québec region, the institutions aim to discuss higher education accessibility, technical program availability, student housing, public transportation, and funding predictability for colleges and research. Pierre Leblanc, Director General of Cégep de Drummond, stated that the electoral period offers a chance to place higher education at the center of political discourse.

Entities

Cégep Drummond · Centre-du-Québec · Pierre Leblanc · Cégep de Victoriaville · Cégep de Drummond

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Drummondville implements infrastructure upgrades and administrative changes

    Drummondville is undergoing significant local developments, including a $2.5 million modernization of the Complexe Marchand sports facilities and a municipal administrative restructuring.

  2. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Cégeps de Drummond and Victoriaville demand election commitments

    Cégep de Drummond and Cégep de Victoriaville are uniting to demand concrete commitments from political candidates regarding higher education funding, student housing, and regional economic development.

Sources

journalexpress.ca · vingt55.ca