Line Beauchamp named Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports - QESBA
welcomes fresh perspective on Education

MONTREAL, Aug. 11 /CNW Telbec/ - The President of the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) Debbie Horrocks welcomes the nomination today of Line Beauchamp as Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports.

"Line Beauchamp is a seasoned politician having successfully held two other ministries in this Liberal government. Fresh perspective in any sector is always good and can be very positive," said Debbie Horrocks.

The Fall will bring an Education Summit along with many dossiers associated to Bill 88 and Bill 103. "QESBA has always held positive relationships with former Education ministers and we will work closely to ensure that this continues with Madame Beauchamp. We are looking forward to meeting with Madame Beachamp in short order to discuss many dossiers affecting the English Education sector.

"We also congratulate Madame Courchesne on her nomination as President of the Treasury Board and we wish her all the best in her new duties and we thank for her passion and dedication to education," concluded Horrocks.

QESBA is the voice of English public education in Quebec.

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