The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (in French: Ministère de l’Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, abbreviated as MEES) was the combined government ministry of Quebec that governed education, recreation, and sports from February 27, 2015 to June 22, 2020.
The ministers of Education and of Higher Education were the individuals who had the political responsibility for the regulation and oversight of educational services offered in the province as well as for the Ministry of Education.
As of 2026, the minister of education is Sonia LeBel, and the minister of higher education is Martine Biron.
History The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Science and the Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sports were first combined on January 28, 2016 during a reshuffle and rework of the cabinet under Philippe Couillard. The responsibility of research was transferred to the Ministry of Economy, whereas the Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sports was later split into two different functions; Education, and Recreation, Sports and the Outdoors.
On June 22, 2020, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education separated and succeeded the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
Ministers
Name Title Took office Left office Party François Blais Minister of Education, Higher Education and Research February 27, 2015 January 28, 2016 Liberal Pierre Moreau Minister of Education and Higher Education January 28, 2016 February 22, 2016 Liberal Sébastien Proulx and Hélène David Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports and Minister of Higher Education respectively February 22, 2016 October 18, 2018 Liberal Jean-François Roberge (Until June 22, 2020) Minister of Education and Higher Education (After June 22, 2020) Minister of Education October 18, 2018 October 20, 2022 Coalition Avenir Québec
References
External links
Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sports Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sports Minister's Official Webpage (in French)