City officials announced on Monday that the administration of Montreal continues to oppose the construction of a new school in the Parc‑Extension neighbourhood until projected student‑age population growth can be verified. The decision was communicated by Martinez Ferrada, who represents the Centre de services scolaire de Montréal (CSSDM), and reflects the city's stance that demographic data must be confirmed before any further steps are taken.
The proposal for the additional school has already undergone a review by the CSSDM. While the educational authority has completed its assessment of the project's merits, the municipal government has not yet granted the necessary approval. The city’s position is that the anticipated increase in the number of school‑age children must be substantiated through detailed analysis before committing resources to a new facility.
According to statements from the city administration, the pending validation centers on confirming expected growth in the local student population. Officials emphasized that without reliable projections, proceeding with construction could result in an excess capacity that would not serve the community's needs. The requirement for further demographic study has effectively placed the project on hold.
The delay means that the timeline for the new school remains uncertain. Stakeholders, including the CSSDM and community members, will need to await the outcome of the city’s demographic review before any construction can be authorized. The city has indicated that it will continue to monitor population trends in Parc‑Extension and will reassess the proposal once sufficient evidence of growth is available.
Until such validation is achieved, the new school plan will remain pending, with the city maintaining its current opposition based on the need for confirmed data on future student numbers.