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Quebec school book budget elimination

Overview

The Quebec government has eliminated a $38 million budget specifically reserved for school service centers to purchase books. This funding will be merged into a general envelope that covers other activities, such as school outings and sports.

The decision has faced criticism from the Association des libraires du Québec (ALQ), which expressed concern that book access must now compete with other school needs, potentially causing a drop in purchases. In response, independent bookstores have begun distributing bookmarks to highlight that school books are “fundamental tools for educational success rather than a discretionary expense.”

Furthermore, eight former Quebec ministers from the Education and Culture and Communications departments signed an open letter warning of “grave” consequences for youth development resulting from this measure.

Entities

Association des libraires du Québec · Government of Quebec

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Quebec government eliminates dedicated $38M school book budget

    Quebec's decision to merge a $38 million dedicated school book budget into a general fund has sparked backlash from booksellers and former ministers over potential impacts on student literacy.

  2. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Quebec government eliminates $38M dedicated school book budget

    Quebec's decision to merge a $38 million dedicated school book budget into a general fund has sparked protests from booksellers and former ministers over potential impacts on student literacy.

Sources

fugues.com · l-express.ca · lechodelaval.ca · lejournaldejoliette.ca · lifeful.com.au · monmatane.com