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Education

$2.8B for education and higher education, including $1.6B to support academic success and perseverance:

    • Giving every student the means to reach their full potential ($829M over 5 years, including $140.7M in 2022-2023):
      • Fostering the success of all students ($220.9M over 5 years and $34.1M in 2022-2023):
        • Integration and success of students from immigrant backgrounds;
        • Fostering the academic success of Indigenous students and supporting school daycare services by increasing the number of educators during opening hours;
        • Eye examination before starting school.
      • $315M enhancement of the tutoring program ($55M for 2022-2023);
      • Modernizing vocational training programs to ensure a competent and qualified workforce ($17M in 2022-2023);
      • Supporting digital learning (including $34.6M in 2022-2023).
  • Attracting and retaining school staff ($204M, including $38M in 2022-2023):
    • Attracting experienced workers to the education network ($13.3M in 2022-2023);
    • Increasing continuing education for school staff ($8M in 2022-2023);
    • Supporting schools in recruiting and supervising future teachers ($16.7M in 2022-2023):
      • Increase in the allowance paid to teachers who act as internship supervisors.
  • Improving school buildings ($267M, including $59M in 2022-2023).
  • Getting Quebecers moving ($250M over 5 years, including $37.3M in 2022-2023):
    • Enhancing funding for special sports programs and educational projects ($14M in 2022-2023);
    • Encouraging the sharing of sports infrastructure between schools and municipalities (nothing in 2022-2023);
    • Developing and supporting access to recreational and sports facilities ($13.3M in 2022-2023);
    • Improving the experience and safety of young people in recreational and sports activities ($10M in 2022-2023).

 

$1.2B to improve access to graduation in higher education;

    • Making higher education more accessible ($342M);
      • Elimination of interest on student loans for an additional year.
    • Supporting students throughout their studies ($278M);
    • Increasing the number of higher education graduates ($634M).
$34.6M to support digital learning, thereby fostering an optimal and sustainable digital shift that serves student success ($34.6M in 2022-2023).
Increase of $1.2B in the Québec Infrastructure Plan (QIP) for the construction and expansion of schools.