Promise History
2.02.001 - “[I]f Quebecers once again put their trust in the CAQ, the government will invest $52 million to encourage Quebecers to read more and discover the pleasures and benefits of reading. Therefore, a $10 million envelope will be used to deploy a vast awareness campaign and various initiatives to promote reading among Quebecers of all ages over the next year.”
13-Nov-2025
The promise has been fulfilled. The 2025-2026 budget allocates $54.2 million to support reading skills development among students, and the government has launched an awareness campaign along with a dedicated webpage on reading habits. While the total envelope differs slightly from the initial promise of $52 million, the concrete actions align with the commitments: financial support for book purchases ($300/teacher), public awareness campaign, and targeted initiatives to promote reading across all age groups.
« Le plaisir de lire, c’est de lire ce qu’on veut, selon nos intérêts et sur le support qui nous convient. En favorisant des activités qui encouragent la lecture et qui se déroulent dans un environnement propice à la lecture, la famille et le personnel scolaire contribuent à transmettre le plaisir de lire aux enfants. »
Développer les habitudes de lecture des enfants - Gouvernement du Québec
25-Mar-2025
The program should be aimed at all ages, not just students.
“$54.2 million for supporting the development of students’ reading skills”
Budget 2025-2026 - Minister of Finance
07-May-2024
« Le Gouvernement du Québec a récemment confié à l’agence LG2 la création d’une campagne de sensibilisation visant à encourager l’entourage des jeunes enfants à l’importance de la lecture dès leur tout jeune âge. Cette initiative mise sur les bienfaits de la lecture et souligne le rôle crucial des parents dans le développement hâtif de cette habitude précieuse. »
18-Apr-2023
« Le gouvernement du Québec donnera annuellement 300$ par enseignant pour remplir les bibliothèques de classe de livres québécois, a annoncé le ministre de l’Éducation, Bernard Drainville. »
Classes primaires: 300$ de plus par an pour des livres aux élèves - Noovo Info
21-Mar-2023
Through the Budget, the government mentions that it wants to encourage Quebecers to read, but it does not provide specific funding for the promotion of reading.
“The government’s action is centred on key policy directions to increase educational success, including: // enhancing the teaching of French, reading and mathematics […]”
Budget 2023-2024: A Commited Québec - Minister of Finance
21-Mar-2023
The budget mentions financial support for the development of reading skills in students, but the budget does not mention a $10 million envelope for an awareness campaign to promote reading among Quebecers.
“The government is therefore implementing measures to boost students’ skills in these areas by […] adding works of literature in schools, in particular through the purchase of Québec books by teachers; // providing financial support to help students develop a love for reading. // Investments of $448.5million by 2027-2028 are therefore provided in Budget 2023-2024 to improve youth literacy and numeracy.”
Budget 2023-2024: A Commited Québec - Minister of Finance
Faire de la lecture, une priorité au Québec
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