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Date: 1978-02-23
By: Allan Blakeney (Saskatchewan)
Citation: Premiers’ Conference, Press Release by Premier Allan Blakeney on the Outcome of the Premiers’ Meeting on Minority Language Education, Doc 850-9/009 (Montreal: 23 February 1978).
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DOCUMENT: 850-9/009

PREMIERS’ CONFERENCE

Press Release
by Premier Allan Blakeney
on the Outcome of the Premiers’ Meeting on Minority Language Education

Montreal
February 23, 1978

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 1978

Saskatchewan Premier Blakeney said he is pleased with the outcome of Thursday’s Premiers’ Meeting on Minority Language education held in Montreal.

“I am glad all the Premiers were able to agree to a general statement of principles on the important issue of minority language education”, Mr. Blakeney said.

“All of us expressed satisfaction with the report compiled by the Council of Ministers of Education. The report has shown that real progress is being made in all sectors of the country.”

The Premier said the CMEC will be asked to monitor the minority language education programs.

“I feel sure that we will continue to make progress in providing the necessary services. Our Minister of Education will make an announcement of further steps to be taken in Saskatchewan; in due course,” Premier Blakeney said.