Quebec has mandated $570 million in budget cuts across school service centres. Judy Kelley, Chairperson of the Lester B. Pearson School Board. She spoke to Andrew Carter about what the cuts will mean for Montreal-area schools.

<p dir="ltr">Quebec has mandated $570 million in budget cuts across school service centres. Judy Kelley, Chairperson of the Lester B. Pearson School Board. She spoke to Andrew Carter about what the cuts will mean for Montreal-area schools.</p>

The Andrew Carter Podcast is a daily, high-paced, round-up of stories and news impacting Montrealers. While the podcast delivers the latest political, health and entertainment headlines - it will also leave you with a smile.

<p>The Andrew Carter Podcast is a daily, high-paced, round-up of stories and news impacting Montrealers. While the podcast delivers the latest political, health and entertainment headlines - it will also leave you with a smile.</p>

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Education in Quebec is facing one of its toughest years yet as school boards are grappling with deep budget cuts for the 2025-26 school year. The provincial government has mandated a massive $570 million reduction across school service centres—forcing boards to rethink staffing, vital programs, and day-to-day operations. In response, the Quebec English School Boards Association is gearing up for a legal challenge, and several boards—including the English Montreal School Board—are likely joining in. Judy Kelley, Chairperson of the Lester B. Pearson School Board, spoke to Andrew Carter.