In order to produce an objective and full report on the numerous allegations that have been brought to the attention of the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur (MEES) concerning governance and resource management at the English-Montréal School Board (EMSB) in recent years, Jean-François Roberge, Minister of Education and Higher Education, has asked the ministerial and systems inquiries team at MEES to conduct an inquiry.
This administrative inquiry, launched under sections 478.3 and 478.4 of the Education Act, is mandated to draw up a profile of the situation and to determine what type of action may need to be taken as a result.
Quotation
"The allegations that have been brought to the attention of the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur (MEES) concerning governance and resource management in this case are troubling. Unlike the previous government, we are taking immediate action to ensure that our public institutions are governed and administered in a responsible and ethical manner. It is our duty to move quickly, in the best interests of the EMSB and, by extension, its students, their parents and its staff. I also want to maintain the bonds of trust that exist between the EMSB and the community. Outstanding work is being done with the students of the English-Montréal School Board and it would be a shame if its track record were to be sullied by actions that are ethically unacceptable."
Jean-François Roberge, Minister of Education and Higher Education
Key points
- More specifically, the allegations pertain to the management of material and human resources and the organizational climate.
- The full and final report must be submitted to the Minister by September 10, 2019.
- No other details will be provided at this time so as to avoid prejudicing the inquiry.
