This article provides an assessment on the state of media education in the province of Québec. It introduces and defi nes the notion of “media education,” and then maps its problematic roots in the Québec Education Program (QEP). The article also raises the issue of teacher training in media education and offers an analysis of current university programs and professional development opportunities available for teachers. Finally, it
presents the results of four group interviews conducted with teachers working at primary and secondary levels. The article questions the implementation of the QEP educational aims with regard to media education in the light of perspectives expressed by teachers. It highlights minimal support offered by the school system, resulting in a scarcity of training and resources as well as poor institutional support. Keywords: media education, media literacy, Québec Education Program, teacher training, work conditions.