Roger Lepage and Supreme Court

Charter Rights Freedoms: In a ruling handed down this morning, the court affirmed that the rights to control admissions to francophone schools outside of Quebec lie with provinces or territories, but said that power can be delegated, according to CBC. It said the Yukon French school board could argue its case that the territory admissions criteria don't meet the goals of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in a new trial. Roger Lepage, a lawyer for the Yukon French school board, says another trial may not be needed. Yukon francophones appeal to Supreme Court However, it not clear whether Yukon francophones will seek another day in court. Who gets to decide on admissions The case dates back to 2009, when Yukon francophone school board sued the territorial government, asking for better facilities and more control over admissions to its school. Roger Lepage, who represents Yukon francophone school board, said that may not be necessary, citing a "night and day" shift in the relationship between the board and the Yukon government. "Let go talk to the Government of Yukon and see if they are willing to settle on issues," he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.