The RSC lost its majority in the 1994 elections, falling to nine seats against ten for MÉMO and two for a new group called the Commissaires unis pour un renouveau scolaire (COURS)."Making Quebec schools better" [editorial], Montreal Gazette, 22 November 1994, p. 2. The RSC and COURS subsequently formed a coalition and continued to govern the board."Conservatives form coalition to keep power at Catholic board," Montreal Gazette, 3 December 1994, p. 3. Pallascio, who was re-elected to the commission in 1994, was once again chosen serve as chair.Irwin Block, "Linguistic boards could aid minorities: educator," Montreal Gazette, 14 June 1996, p. 7.
