New Brunswick halts controversial overhaul of French immersion in province’s schools

The plan is being reversed after hearing from nearly 13,000 New Brunswickers who participated in consultation sessions over the past month

The New Brunswick government says it will not move ahead with a French-language education reform planned for this fall following widespread public criticism of the plan to reduce French teaching.

Education Minister Bill Hogan said in a statement today that the plan is being reversed after hearing from nearly 13,000 New Brunswickers who participated in consultation sessions over the past month. The minister says that in light of the change, French immersion registration will be reopened for Grade 1 students.

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