LaSalle College, a private post‑secondary institution in Montreal, announced in August 2026 that it has filed for creditor protection and suspended all classes, leaving its students without instruction.
The move follows a financial dispute with the Quebec government that escalated to the point where the college sought protection under the province’s insolvency framework. The filing is intended to preserve the institution’s assets while negotiations continue.
All programs offered by the college are now on hold, and students currently enrolled are without scheduled instruction. The college has not provided a timeline for when classes might resume.
The Quebec government’s involvement is identified as the catalyst for the dispute, although specific details of the disagreement have not been made public. The government’s role in the financial issues is central to the filing.
Under creditor protection, LaSalle College receives a legal shield from creditors while it attempts to restructure its finances. This step is designed to give the institution an opportunity to resolve its obligations and potentially restart academic activities.
The abrupt suspension has created uncertainty for students, who must now consider alternative arrangements to continue their education. The college’s status remains under review as the protection filing proceeds.
No additional information on the outcome of the dispute or the future operation of the college has been released at this time.