Montreal Public Health issued a formal warning to city schools on July 24, 2026, advising them not to use reproductive health education materials distributed by the non‑profit Seréna Québec. The department said that portions of the content could generate misinformation, cause confusion among students and provoke anxiety.
The health authority, which regularly monitors the health information presented in schools, identified the Seréna Québec resources as potentially misleading. Its review concluded that certain sections did not meet the standards required for accurate educational material.
Officials emphasized that the identified risks stem from specific elements within the curriculum that could lead to misunderstandings about reproductive health topics. No further detail on the exact content was released, but the department stressed the importance of reliable information for student wellbeing.
In response, the health department recommended that schools suspend the use of the flagged resources pending a more thorough evaluation. It also indicated that alternative, vetted materials would be made available to ensure continuity of health education.
Seréna Québec, a charitable organization focused on delivering reproductive health education, has previously supplied schools across the province. The current caution reflects the health authority’s ongoing responsibility to verify that all instructional content aligns with public health guidelines.
The warning aims to protect students from exposure to inaccurate or confusing health messages and underscores the role of Montreal Public Health in safeguarding the quality of educational resources used in the city’s schools.