The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC)

• a forum to discuss policy issues;
• a mechanism through which to undertake activities, projects, and initiatives in areas of mutual interest;
• a means by which to consult and cooperate with national education organizations and the federal government; and
• an instrument to represent the education interests of the provinces and territories internationally.

CMEC provides leadership in education at the pan-Canadian and international levels and contributes to the exercise of the exclusive jurisdiction of provinces and territories over education.

CMEC is governed by the Agreed Memorandum on a Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, approved by all members. All 13 provinces and territories are members.

For more detailed information, visit CMEC's Web site.