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Opinion: Alberta vs. Ottawa: A few words of advice from a friendly Quebecer
The Quebec legislature is pictured in Quebec City. Alberta and Quebec should present a united front in legal challenges to federal legislation that invades provincial jurisdiction, Michel Kelly-Gagnon writes. PHOTO BY MATHIEU BELANGER /The Canadian Press
The Quebec legislature is pictured in Quebec City. Alberta and Quebec should present a united front in legal challenges to federal legislation that invades provincial jurisdiction, Michel Kelly-Gagnon writes. PHOTO BY MATHIEU BELANGER /The Canadian Press
How Can Public Education Better Fuel the Future of Alberta?
In March 2023, the Department of Education unveiled the Career Education in Alberta report, a culmination of extensive consultations involving K-12 educators, post-secondary institutions, students in grades 7-12, and prominent industry leaders. Within this collaborative effort, a unanimous consensus emerged – the imperative for transformative change in education. It became evident that "all students need to be made aware of a breadth of career opportunities and pathways that are available to them," extending beyond the more visibly prominent career choices.
In March 2023, the Department of Education unveiled the Career Education in Alberta report, a culmination of extensive consultations involving K-12 educators, post-secondary institutions, students in grades 7-12, and prominent industry leaders. Within this collaborative effort, a unanimous consensus emerged – the imperative for transformative change in education. It became evident that "all students need to be made aware of a breadth of career opportunities and pathways that are available to them," extending beyond the more visibly prominent career choices.
