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Date: 1977-08-18
By: Quebec
Citation: 18th Annual Premiers Conference, Cooperation between Quebec and the Other Provinces in the Field of Education, Doc 850-8/013 (St. Andrews: 18-19 August 1977).
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18TH ANNUAL PREMIERS CONFERENCE

Cooperation between Quebec
and the other Provinces in the Field of Education

QUEBEC

St. Andrews, N.B.
August 18-19, 1977

2. Summary of activities since 1969 6

– Cooperation between Quebec
the field of education.

1. Text of the agreement 10

2. Summary of activities since 1969 17

– Cooperation between Quebec and the other provinces.

1. Text of the communiqué published following
the discussions between the Premier of
Manitoba and the Minister of Intergovernmental
Affairs 20

2. Summary of activities since 1969 21

– Schedule I.

Breakdown of the 1976-1977 budget by
province 23

-Schedule II.

Breakdown of the 1977-1978 budget by
province 27

AN AGREEMENT FOR CO-OPERATION AND EXCHANGE IN EDUCATIONAL
AND CULTURAL MATTERS
BETWEEN
THE GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO AND THE GOVERNMENT OF QUEBEC

June 4, 1969

COOPERATION BETWEEN QUEBEC AND ONTARIO

moulded the character of Canada;

RECOGNIZING that the working languages of Canada are English and
French;

RECOGNIZING the variety of exchanges in which our two provinces
over the years;

CONVINCED that increased co-operation between our two provinces
is essential to the continued strength of the country;

AGREE to promote a programme of exhancges in the educational and
cultural fields.

PART I

Languages

Article 1

We will provide, within the areas under our jurisdiction and
wherever feasible, public services in the English and French languages.

Article 2

We will provide education, wherever feasible, to students of the
French-speaking and English-speaking minority in the language of that
minority. We will also provide them with the means to acquire a good
command of the language of the majority.

We will exchange the texts of our statutes and regulations as
they are published. We will also exchange government publications in
other areas of public administration.

Article 4

We will implement an exchange programme between our public
servants. We will also provide mutual assistance to train our staffs
and we will produce appropriate government publications in both the
English and French languages.

Article 5

We will exchange information in the fields of translation and
interpretation, and we will work together to provide facilities for the
training of translators and interpreters.

Article 6

We will foster contacts between representatives of our local
governments and we will encourage the twinning of our cities and towns.

PART III

Education

Article 7

We will exchange information on the methods of teaching English
and French and encourage exchanges of specialists in these fields.

We will co-operate in establishing exchange programmes for the
development of language teachers.

Article 10

We will co-operate in establishing standards for recognition of
teacher training programmes undertaken in each other’s province.

Article 11

We will encourage agreements among educational institutions at
all levels for granting recognition for studios undertaken in each other’s
province.

Article 12

In co-operation with the many private non-profit organizations
now engaged in student exchanges, we will encourage summer employment
exchanges to enable our young people to become better acquainted with
each other and each other’s customs.

Article 13

We will exchange technical information and programmes in the field
of educational broadcasting and television.

PART IV

Cultural Affairs

Article 14

We will promote co-operation and exchanges in the arts in all
forms. The exchanges will include such areas as literature, music, theatre,
dance, visual arts, libraries, archives, museums and folk arts.

Implementation of the Agreement

Article 16

We will appoint a Permanent Commission for Ontario-Quebec Co-
operation, consisting of at least five representatives from each Government.
The Commission will be responsible for implementing the provisions of this
Agreement. Two Co-Chairmen will be appointed, one by each Government.
The Commission will meet at least twice a year, alternately in Toronto
and Quebec City.

Article 17

We will appropriate funds each year for the successful implemen-
tation of the terms of this Agreement. We will each allocate at least
one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) annually for this purpose.

Article 18

We concur that this Agreement shall come into force on the date
of its signature. It shall continue in operation unless cancelled by
either or both parties on at least six months’ notice.

Agreed upon at Quebec City this ?ourth day of June 1969, in two copies,
one in English and the other in French, both texts being equally valid.

For the Government of Quebec

Jean-Jacques Bertrand
Prime Minister

For the Government of Ontario

John P. Robarts
Prime Minister

SUMMARY OF COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES IN EDUCATION
SINCE 1969

Cooperation between Québec and Ontario

Project Description Objective

1. Bursaries

An exchange of bursaries for
graduate and post-graduate
students from Québec and Ontario:
this exchange began in 1970

To pursue specialized studies
in universities in Ontario
and Québec.

2. Exchanges between
colleges and universities

This exchange program, set up in
1973, allows students, teaching
staff, and administrators from
colleges and universities within
the two provinces to take part
in joint research or study
projects.

To benefit from each others’
experience in different
disciplines; to improve the
second language and to increase
knowledge of the cultures in
the two provinces.

3. Exchange of second-
language teachers

This teacher exchange began in
1972. It is carried out on a
position-to-position basis:
teachers may participate with the
permission of their school board.

To give the participants a
chance to master the language
by working in a milieu where
it is the language of
communication; to offer to an
increasing number of students
second-language courses given
by teachers who speak the
language as their mother-
tongue; to encourage a broader
knowledge of the two cultures;
to facilitate both comparative
studies and a deeper under-
standing of current pedagogical
practices in the two school
systems.

4. Exchange of French-
speaking teachers

This is the same exchange
described under 3.: it was
extended to French-speaking
teachers in 1976.

To allow Franco-Ontarians to
work for 1 year in a French-
speaking milieu in Québec;
to facilitate both comparative
studies and a deeper under-
standing of current pedagogical
practices in the two school
systems.

5. Training programs in
immersion teaching

Training programs of from 3 to 5
weeks, for organizers of second-
language teaching techniques
and for second-language teachers.
These programs should be under
way by 1977-1978.

To think about second-language
teaching methods; to increase
familiarity with the second
language.

6. Youth exchange

Financial aid to private bodies
involved in summer youth
exchanges.

To encourage a broader
knowledge of the culture and
the second language.

7. Exchange of documents

This type of exchange covers all
exchanges of audio-visual
material and reports on research
and studies of mutual interest.

To benefit from each others’
experiences.

8. Missions

This program is designed both for
civil servants and other officials
who wish to make a brief visit to
a particular institution, or to
the Department of Education in
the other province, in order to
exchange opinions with their
opposite numbers, or to have an
on-the-spot look at interesting
trends.

To benefit from the experiences
and achievements of others.

9. Donations of books to
school libraries

Donations of collections of
Québec books (literature,
science, etc.).

To make Québec writing
available to French-speaking
groups who request it.

10. Exchange of summer jobs
for university students

An exchange of jobs in the two
Civil Services for a 10 to 20
week period during the summer.
This program has been in
existence since 1970.

To complete mastery of the
second language and to broaden
knowledge of the other culture
while working in the
appropriate field or in one
related to it.

11. Cultural tours

Tours by poets, singers, musicians,
dancers, actors, etc., in schools
and institutions in one or the
other province. This program began
in 1969.

To spread and promote Québec’s
culture, particularly among
Franco-Ontarians.

12. Conferences

Lectures and discussions on the
current situation in Québec or
Ontario.

To give students an opportunity
to think about today’s
political, economic, scientific
or cultural situations.

COOPERATION BETWEEN QUEBEC AND NEW BRUNSWICK

AN AGREEMENT FOR CO-OPERATION AND EXCHANGE IN MATTERS
OF EDUCATTON, CULTURE AND COMMUNICATIONS

BETWEEN

THE GOVERNMENT OF NEW-BRUNSWICK
AND
THE GOVERNMENT OF QUEBEC

THE GOVERNMENT OF QUEBEC

Preamble

THE GOVERNMENT OF NEW-BRUNSWICK AND THE GOVERNMENT OF QUEBEC.

CONSCIOUS of the historic and linguistic heritage of Canada which has
developed from two communities: one English-speakind, the other French-
speaking, which, together with citizens from many other ethnic groups, have
moulded the character of Canada;

RECOGNIZING that English and French are the official languages of New-
Brunswick and of Québec;

RECOGNIZING the variety of exchanges in which New-Brunswick and Québec
have participated over the years;

CONVINCED that increased co-operation between the two provinces is
essential to the continued strength of the country;

AGREE to promote a programme of exchanges in the fields of education,
culture and communications.

and linguistic norms, and we will work together to provide facilities for the
training of translators interpreters and draftsmen.

Article 2

We will exchange information on the methods of teaching and promoting
English and French, and encourage exchanges of specialists in these fields.

Article 3

We will co-operate in establishing exchange programmes for the development
of language teachers and animators.

PART II

Government Administration

Article 4

We will implement an exchange programme between our public servants, and
we will provide mutual assistance to train our staffs.

PART III

Education

Article 6

We will exchange information on programs and teaching methods at all
levels and we will encourage participation in projects leading to the development
or that sector.

Article 7

We will encourage exchanges among teachers, administrators and students at
all levels and in all fields of our educational systems.

Article 8

We will co-operate in establishing standards for recognition of teacher
training programmes undertaken in each other’s province.

Article 9

We will encourage agreements among educational institutions at all levels
for granting recognition for studies undertaken and diplomas obtained in each
other’s province.

PART IV

Youth

Article ll

We will encourage exchanges to enable our young people to become better
acquainted with each other and each other’s customs.

PART V

Cultural Affairs

Article 12

We will promote co-operation and exchanges in the arts in all forms. The
exchanges will include such areas as literature, music, theatre, dance, visual
arts, libraries, archives, museums and folk arts.

Article 13

We will encourage exchanges featuring the contributions of our many ethnic
groups.

we will encourage projects and programs in all audio-visual techniques related
to education, culture and information.

PART VII

Implementation of the Agreement

Article 15

We will appoint a Permanent Commission for New-Brunswick-Quebec co-operation,
consisting of at least three representatives from each Government. The Commission
will be responsible for implementing the provisions of this Agreement. Two Co-
Chairmen will be appointed, one by each Government. The Commission will meet at
least twice a year, alternately in Fredericton and Quebec City.

Article 16

We will appropriate funds each year for the successful implementation of the
terms of this Agreement.

Article 17

We concur that this Agreement shall come into force on the date of its
signature. It shall continue in operation unless cancelled by either or both par-
ties on at least six months’ notice.

For the Government of New Brunswick

Louis Robichaud
Premier.

For the Government of Québec

Jean-Jacques Bertrand
Premier.

SUMMARY OF COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES IN EDUCATION
SINCE 1969

Cooperation between New Brunswick and Québec

Project Description Objective

1. Exchange of documents
and publications

The aim of this program is to make
available to the two departments
of education documents and
publications in the areas of
educational and professional
information, school psychology,
and so on.

To benefit from each other’s
experience and achievements
in the field of education.

2. Missions

This program of meetings between
civil servants and teachers provides
the opportunity for an exchange of
opinion about the secondary and
post-secondary systems of
education, the content of school
programs, and so on.

To benefit from each other’s
experience and achievements
in the field of education.

3. Services for handicapped
children

In this program, deaf and blind
children are received into Québec
institutions. In 1976, 18 French-
speaking children from New
Brunswick attended 3 specialized
institutions in Québec.

To make specialized institutions
of one province available to
the French-speaking citizens
of the other province.

SUMMARY OF COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES IN EDUCATION
SINCE 1969

Cooperation between New Brunswick and Québec (continued)

4. Exchanges in the area
of testing

This program began in 1972. For a
small fee, Québec supplies
certain standardized tests for
French as mother tongue, for
mathematics, and for English
as second language, for certain
categories of New Brunswick
students.

To help initiate teaching
programs in New Brunswick.

5. Shipments of lexicons
and word lists

Distribution of the publications
of the Régie de la langue
française.

Improvement of the French
language

6. Gifts of books to school
libraries

Gifts of sets of Québec books
(literature, science, etc.)

To distribute Québec
publications for French-
speaking groups requesting them.

7. Training

Training programs in Québec in
methods of active education,
for French-speaking educators
from New Brunswick.

To provide professional
training in the French
language.

8. Lectures on Québec and
Acadian literature

Series of lectures on Québec and
Acadian literature, organized
for secondary students of the
two provinces. This program is
to be started in 1977-1978.

To make French-Canadian
literature better known.

COOPERATION BETWEEN QUEBEC AND OTHER PROVINCES

Québec, announced their intention to carry out certain programs
in the area of French education and culture.

The programs may be related to primary, secondary and
post-secondary education.

This cooperative effort could simplify exchanges of
technical and human resources between the two provinces. It could
also permit the carrying out of such programs as:

– exchanges of education personnel (for example, school
board members, principals, teachers and students)

– exchanges of teaching materials

– pairing of school divisions or of schools

– exchanges of university research and teaching resources

– exchanges for the purpose of training teachers

Mr. Schreyer and Mr. Morin agreed to extend cooperative
efforts between Manitoba and Quebec to French culture as well.
This could lead to such programs as:

– exchanges of artists

– systematizing of the methods of distribution of
publications and tapes in the two provinces

– other similar cultural exchanges

In addition, they stated that a representative from each
province will see to the coordination of the proposed programs and
will study the possibility of a more formal agreement in this area
later on.

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SUMMARY: COOPERATIVE PROJECTS IN EDUCATION
SINCE 1969

Cooperations with other provinces (See Note)

Note: Strictly speaking, Québec has made no interprovincial agreements other than those with New Bru
However, a number of joint projects, based on the needs of the provinces concerned, are being
projects under the terms of reference of the Ontario-Québec and New Brunswick/Québec cooperati
extended to other provinces.

Project Description Objective

1. Loan of experts

Québec civil servant loaned to the
Manitoba Education Department for
3 years

To help further instruction
in French

2. Donations of books to school
libraries

Sets of Québec books donated
(literature, science, etc.)

To distribute Québec literature
to French-speaking groups on
request

3. Exchange on Canadian
studies

Canada-wide project under which
21 Secondary V students from all
the provinces meet in one city for
a week to exchange geographical,
economic, political and cultural
information about their regions

To promote understanding

4. Class exchanges

Québec class visits to schools in
other provinces; receiving classes
from other provinces in Québec

To improve knowledge of the
second language and of the
other culture

5. Summer job exchanges for
university students

Summer job exchanges between the
Québec, Manitoba and Prince Edward
Island Governments

To improve knowledge of the
second language and of the
other culture by working in
one’s subject or in a related
field

6. Missions

Information and study sessions for
Education Department and other
officials; receiving similar
missions in Québec

Mutual benefit

-activities under the agreement for cooperation in
educational and cultural matters between the
Government of Quebec and the Government of
Ontario (agreement signed in 1969);

– activities under the agreement for cooperation in
educational and cultural matters between the
Government of Québec and the Government of
New Brunswick (agreement signed in 1969);

– periodic activities with other provinces or with
various associations.

These activities fulfil the following purposes:

(1) assisting the cultural influence of Québec in the
other provinces;

(2) encouraging reciprocal acquaintance between Quebeckers
and residents of the other provinces;

(3) facilitating exchange of opinions and skills between
Québec and the other provinces;

(4) helping French-speaking Canadians living outside
Québec.

In 1976-1977, a total of almost $180,000.00 was appropriated
for interprovincial cooperation.

The Table below shows the breakdown of expenditure by activity
sector and by province.

*See PDF for table

Ontario-Québec cooperation

In 1968, premiers Robarts and Bertrand signed an agreement for
cooperation in educational and cultural matters.

Following this agreement, a standing comittee composed of civil
servants from the two governments was entrusted with the task
of preparing programs for exchanges between the two provinces.

This committee meets twice a year in the two provinces in turn.
The program for the year is usually determined at the November
meeting; a meeting for control purposes is generally held in June.

By the very nature of the agreement, the cooperative projects
are primarily concentrated on the educational and cultural
sectors, although a number of exchanges are beginning to take
shape in other government sectors.

In the education sector, the activities dealt particularly with:

– exchanges of second-language teachers at the secondary
level;

– exchanges of French-speaking elementary school
teachers;

– college and university exchanges;

– exchanges of young people;

– technical missions and training programs.

In other fields:

A number of technical training programs and missions were carried
out in various sectors of government activity such as Justice,
Agriculture, Lands and Forests, the Civil Service and Immigration.

Some sixty summer jobs for university students were exchanged between
various departments of the Québec and Ontario Governments.

Study programs for journalism students were organized, as well
as a seminar on current events for professional journalists.

New Brunswick-Québec cooperation

This agreement for cooperation in educational and cultural matters,
signed in 1969 by premiers Robichaud and Bertrand, has led to
particularly active participation in the cultural field.

The highlights:

– exchanges in the popular arts;

– joint research on Acadian folklore;

– donations of books.

Manitoba-Québec cooperation

There were not many Manitoba-Québec programs in effect in 1976-1977,
when the Québec Education Department employee on loan to the
Manitoba Education Department to set up an office for French
education completed his three-year term of duty. His work made
it possible for Manitoba to create structures and to make headway
in its efforts to promote French education. The position
previously held by the Québec employee is presently held by a
high official, with the rank of Deputy Minister.

Scotia have been grouped under this heading.

The activities have dealt primarily with the cultural sector:

– participation in a Québec week in British Columbia;
– western tour of the “Théâtre des Pissenlits”;
– participation in the international conference
on young people’s literature, held in British
Columbia.

In other areas, there have been:

– summer job exchanges with Prince Edward Island for
university students (5);

– technical training programs in petroleum research.

Pan-Canadian activities:

Exchanges with national associations, such as the participation
of Québec students in exchanges on Canadian studies and the
loan of a student guide at the Confederation Memorial, have
been grouped under this heading.

during former years. Special emphasis, however, will be
placed on those activities apt to promote the development
of the French language and culture beyond Québec’s borders.

The following Table illustrates the distribution of the sum
allotted by sector and by province.

*See PDF for table

I – Ontario-Québec cooperation

These programs were decided upon during the 13th session
of the standing committee on cooperation in Scarborough on
January 20 and 21, 1977, and the 14th session, held in Ontario
on June 5 and 6.

No new programs were set up; the commission’s main objective
was to improve and strengthen existing programs.

II – Québec-New Brunswick cooperation

Two meetings were held to decide on the 1977-78 program,
one in Québec City on January 26, 1977, and the other in
Fredericton on July 28 and 29. The parties agreed to place
particular emphasis on cultural and educational projects.

material, a twinning system for schools and exchanges at
university level.

In the cultural domain, the two provinces plan to cooperate
in the organization of tours for Québec and Manitoban artists,
tours for theatrical companies, visiting exhibitions and so on.
The parties will work together in an effort to set up a network
for the distribution of Québec literature, films and records in
Manitoba.

IV – Cooperation with other provinces

As in former years, a certain number of projects will be
up in answer to the requests of other provincial governments,
associations and individuals. Various campaigns to make Québec
better known and understand outside its borders are also being
planned.