Jurisdictional Profiles and Achievement Equity Developed by

jurisdictional ministers responsible for education to provide a forum in which they could discuss matters of mutual interest, undertake educational initiatives cooperatively, and represent the interests of the provinces and territories with national educational organizations, the federal government, foreign governments, and international organizations. CMEC is the national voice for education in Canada and, through CMEC, the provinces and territories work collectively on common objectives in a broad range of activities at the elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels. Through the CMEC Secretariat, the Council serves as the organization in which ministries and departments of education undertake cooperatively the activities, projects, and initiatives of particular interest to all jurisdictions1. One of the activities on which they cooperate is the development and implementation of pan-Canadian testing based on contemporary research and best practices in the assessment of student achievement in core subjects. Note of appreciation The Council of Ministers of Education (Canada) would like to thank the students, teachers, and administrators whose participation in the Pan-Canadian Assessment Program ensured its success. The quality of your commitment has made this study possible. We are truly grateful for your contribution to a pan-Canadian understandin