The Quebec provincial government announced a plan to move École FACE, the public primary and secondary arts school located in Montreal, to a different site on the island. The decision was made public on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and has immediately triggered a response from local residents who oppose the relocation.
According to officials, the relocation will involve transferring the school’s operations to another location within the island of Montreal. The provincial authority overseeing the move has not released further details about the new site. Violette Cantin, a representative linked to the school, confirmed that the government’s plan is proceeding despite ongoing discussions with community stakeholders.
Community members have organized to voice their concerns about the proposed move. Residents and parents of current students gathered shortly after the announcement to express opposition, citing the importance of the school’s existing location for the local arts community. The opposition movement has been described as a local effort to keep the school at its present site.
The relocation proposal is significant because École FACE serves both primary and secondary students with a focus on arts education. The school’s presence in its current neighbourhood has been a point of cultural reference for many families, and the prospect of moving the institution has prompted public debate.
Provincial officials have indicated that they will continue to engage with community representatives as the relocation plan progresses. No final decision on the new location has been announced, and the situation remains under review while the opposition group maintains its stance against the move.