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Quebec AM | May 1, 2012 | 7:27

Cégep administrators fear end-of-year course crunch

While the student boycotts enter week 12 in Quebec, CEGEP administrators have already been planning what scenarios might have to be in place to save the school year at several colleges. Susan speaks with Jean Beauchesne, president and executive director of the federation representing CEGEPs.

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