Bernard Drainville
Bernard Drainville is a prominent Canadian politician and member of the Quebec National Assembly, currently serving as the Minister of Education. He is known for his strong advocacy of secularism in public institutions, particularly in education. Drainville has been at the forefront of discussions surrounding Quebec's controversial Bill 21, which prohibits public employees from wearing religious symbols while on duty. His recent statements suggest a move to expand the ban to include other school staff members, emphasizing the province's commitment to maintaining a secular educational environment.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 23,431 | $1,700,000 | 1,048$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 23,431 | $1,700,000 | 1,048$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Mr. Drainville tabled draft regulations on new 'rules of conduct in elementary and secondary schools' that will require students to address all adult personnel by 'vous' starting in January.
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France:
Bernard Drainville is the Minister of Education who assured that consequences for students could range from a letter of apology to expulsion if the new directive is violated.
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Canada:
Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville says the measure will encourage young people to socialize and will help prevent cyberbullying.
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Canada:
Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville speaks at the legislature in Quebec City.
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Canada:
Education Minister Bernard Drainville says he wants to strengthen secularism in schools.
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Canada:
Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville says he wants to strengthen secularism in schools by passing legislation on gender equality and on expanding the scope of the religious symbol ban for public employees.
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