Fondaction Q&A Drop-In Sessions
2026-01-14 11:30 - 13:15, 2026-01-16 11:30 - 13:15 (America/Toronto) | Virtual Assembly
The APPA invites you to a virtual drop-in session designed specifically for EMSB employees with Axel Bousquet Business Development Advisor.
This interactive session is a great opportunity to learn about securing your financial future while enjoying your lunch in the comfort of your chosen space. Fondaction not only helps you save for retirement but also offers a 30% tax credit, making it a smart and impactful way to plan ahead.
Drop-in any time that works best for you and come with any questions you may have. Stay for as little or as long as you like!

Date:
Wednesday, Jan 14th 2026
Virtual Q&A (TEAMS)

Drop-in:
11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
CLICK TO JOIN ON TEAMS
Meeting ID: 297 592 288 671 88
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Date:
Friday, Jan 16th 2026
Virtual Q&A (TEAMS)

Drop-in:
11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
CLICK TO JOIN ON TEAMS
Meeting ID: 297 592 288 671 88
Passcode: [REDACTED]

THESE LINKS WILL ONLY BE ACTIVE AT THE TIMES INDICATED.
If you have trouble connecting, please contact Andrea at aditomaso@appa.qc.ca

March Break | Semaine de relâche (EMSB)
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-06
All EMSB elementary schools, secondary schools and daycares, are closed for spring break. Classes will resume on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Have a good week off for support staff who are taking time off! For those who are working, may your week be quiet and productive!
Les écoles, les centres d’éducation des adultes et de formation professionnelle de même que les services de garde sont tous fermés aujourd’hui. Ils rouvriront leurs portes le lundi 9 mars 2026.
Bonne semaine de repos pour ceux qui prennent du temps ! Pour ceux qui travaillent, que votre semaine soit tranquille et productive !

Daylight Savings Time Begins | Set your Clocks Forward
2026-03-08 03:00
Spring Forward
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour this weekend! Standard time ends, and daylight savings time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8th!

2026 APPA Convention - Shine Together
2026-03-26 - 2026-03-27 | Hôtel et Suites Le Dauphin Drummondville, 600 Bd Saint-Joseph, Drummondville, QC, J2C 2C1, Canada

Good Friday | Vendredi Saint
2026-04-03
Enjoy your long weekend everyone!

Easter Monday | Lundi de Pâques
2026-04-06
Take the time today to rest and relax!

National Workers Day of Mourning | Jour de deuil national des travailleurs
2026-04-28
International Commemoration Day for workers who have died, been injured or have fallen ill on the job. (National Day of Mourning).
Marked annually in Canada on April 28, the National Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced a work-related tragedy.

We remember

workers who have died, were injured, or became ill from their job.

We commit

to protecting workers and preventing further workplace tragedies.

La Journée internationale de commémoration des travailleuses et des travailleurs morts ou blessés au travail (Jour de deuil).
Célébré chaque année au Canada le 28 avril, le Jour de deuil national est dédié à la mémoire de ceux qui ont perdu la vie, subi une blessure ou une maladie au travail ou qui ont vécu une tragédie liée au travail.

Nous nous souvenons

les travailleurs qui sont décédés, ont été blessés ou sont tombés malades à cause de leur travail.

Nous nous engageons

à protéger les travailleurs et à prévenir de nouvelles tragédies sur le lieu de travail.

International Workers' Day | Journée internationale des travailleuses et travailleurs
2026-05-01

International Workers’ Day Demonstration
2026-05-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Corner of Ave du Parc and Rue Mont Royal, 4505 Av. du Parc, Montreal, Quebec H2V 4E4, Canada, Montreal
WORKERS’ RIGHTS ARE UNDER ATTACK, WE MUST FIGHT BACK !
Workers, retirees, unemployed people, students, community groups, human rights organizations, people of all ages and backgrounds:
Let’s resist together!

International Workers’ Day Demonstration
May 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
APPA meeting point: corner of Park Ave & Mount-Royal Ave
We look forward to seeing you!
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Our rights are constantly being trampled by the CAQ!
Anti-union laws. Harmful policies for the most vulnerable workers. Inaction in the face of the housing crisis. Cuts to public service and social program budgets. Privatization. Our social safety net is broken by the CAQ’s political choices, and instead of trying to strengthen it, this boss-driven government is multiplying decisions that collectively impoverish us, infringe on our rights, and silence criticism.
Like governments of recent decades, the CAQ is cutting public service budgets and promoting the development of private markets. For the population, this means reduced access to the services they need. It also means unacceptable working conditions for those who provide those services. Yet, accessible and universal social services and programs are a key to ensuring everyone’s right to live in dignity.
Now more than ever, we must put pressure on the government to stop attacking our rights and further destroying our social safety net!

School Support Sector Council | Alma
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-07
The APPA executive committee and the union council will be in Alma to attend the FEESP-CSN School Support Sector council meeting.

LGBT Event at Le Normandie Tavern - May 15
2026-05-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Le Normandie Tavern, 1295 Atateken Street, Montreal, QC, H2L 3K9, Canada
Invitation from the APPA LGBT Committee to a Happy Hour on May 15th at Le Normandie Tavern
PLEASE NOTE: We are visiting a new location in the LGBT Community District for this gathering.
The APPA LGBT Committee invites you to happy hour at Le Normandie Tavern, located in the gay village at 1295 Atateken Street.
On this occasion, we will be celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, which takes place on May 17th each year.
For this event, we will offer you a free drink, a gift card raffle, and a small souvenir.
This is an event you won’t want to miss.
Open to all APPA members.
Invitation du comité LGBT de l’APPA au 5 à 7 le 15 mai à la taverne Le Normandie
ATTENTION, nous visitons un nouveau lieu du Quartier de la communauté LGBT pour cette nouvelle rencontre.
Le comité LGBT de l’APPA vous invite à un très beau 5 à 7 à la taverne Le Normandie situé dans le quartier gay au 1295, rue Atateken.
À cette occasion, nous allons souligner la Journée internationale contre l’homophobie et la transphobie qui a lieu le 17 mai de chaque année.
Pour cette activité, nous vous offrirons une consommation gratuite, un tirage d’une carte cadeau et un petit souvenir.
C’est un rendez-vous à ne pas manquer.
Pour tous les membres de l’APPA

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
2026-05-17

Victoria Day | Fête nationale des Patriotes
2026-05-18
Le bureau de l’APPA est fermé aujourd’hui pour le jour férié.
The APPA office is closed today for the public holiday.

CSN Congress | Quebec City
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-29
The APPA executive committee and the union council will be in Quebec City to attend the CSN Congress.

APPA FAMILY DAY - JUN 13, 2026
2026-06-13 11:00 - 16:00 | APPA Head Office, 3340 Boulevard Assomption, Montreal, Quebec, H1N 3S4, Canada
As part of the festivities surrounding the 65th anniversary of the APPA, the APPA 65th Anniversary Committee would like to organize a family day in the backyard of the APPA building. Inflatable castles, giant games, entertainment and creative workshops will be offered, and a barbeque meal (hot dogs and burgers) will be provided!
Dans le cadre des festivités entourant le 65e anniversaire de l’APPA, le comité du 65e anniversaire de l’APPA souhaite organiser une journée familiale dans la cour arrière de l’édifice de l’APPA. Des jeux gonflables, des jeux géants, de l’animation et des ateliers créatifs seront offerts, ainsi qu’un repas BBQ (hot-dogs et hamburgers)!

When:
Quand :
Saturday, June 13th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Samedi 13 juin 2026, de 11 h à 16 h

Where:
Où :

APPA Building (3340 Assomption Boulevard)
Édifice de l’APPA (3340, boulevard de l’Assomption)

Parking nearby Marguerite Lajemmerais High School
Stationnement à l’école secondaire Marguerite-De Lajemmerais

5-minute walk from Assomption metro station
À environ 5 minutes de marche de la station de métro Assomption

Register using the link below / inscrivez-vous en utilisant le lien ci-dessous
Registration is open until May 15, 2026 at 6pm / Les inscriptions sont ouvertes jusqu’au 15 mai 2026 à 18 h.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZnGjqWz96P

We hope you and your family will join us as we celebrate this important milestone together!
Nous espérons que vous et votre famille serez des nôtres afin de célébrer ensemble cette étape importante!
(cancelled in case of rain / annulée en cas de pluie)

Last Day of School - (EMSB) Kindergarten to Secondary 5
2026-06-23

St. Jean Baptiste | Fête nationale du Québec
2026-06-24

Canada Day | Fête du Canada
2026-07-01
