N.B. firm on stopping early immersion programs

CHRIS MORRIS The Canadian Press FREDERICTON -- The New Brunswick government is standing firm on its decision to overhaul French education in the province, despite calls for delays and the Education Minister's resignation. Education Minister Kelly Lamrock, under fire for scrapping the popular early French immersion program, turned aside requests yesterday for another year of public consultation on the controversial move. He also refused demands from the Opposition Conservatives to resign, insisting he wants to do what's best for New Brunswick children. "For[the Tories], it's all about politics," he said in the legislature. "For us, it's all about kids." Pressure is mounting on the Liberal government to postpone its decision to cancel early immersion beginning in Grade 1 in favour of French language training that starts at... [read full story]