There aren\u0027t enough teachers to make the promise a reality right now, he says.
Legault said Wednesday it was impossible to reach his government’s target within the stated time frame due to a shortage of teachers.Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
Education Minister Bernard Drainville told TVA on Tuesday that even the lower goal would not be met due to the teacher shortage, and the government was pushing its timeline back to 2029-30. “I am not dogmatic, we’re pragmatic,” he said. “You have to take into account the realities concerning teachers.”Opposition parties pounced on the admission.
Québec solidaire and the Parti Québécois noted Legault’s promise to resign if he didn’t meet his commitment.
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