The Quebec Superior Court on September 3 ordered LaSalle College in Montreal to restart its academic program for the 2026‑2027 school year and to continue receiving provincial subsidies. The ruling comes after the private college halted instruction earlier in the month when it sought creditor protection just days before classes were scheduled to begin.
LaSalle College filed for creditor protection on August 27, citing financial pressures that made it unable to meet its obligations. The filing triggered an immediate suspension of all classes, leaving enrolled students without access to coursework or campus services. The college’s request placed the institution under the oversight of a court‑appointed monitor while it worked to restructure its finances.
In a decision released on September 3, the Quebec Superior Court rejected the request to keep the campus closed. The judge determined that the college could meet its educational commitments and that the suspension was not justified given the proximity to the start date. The order requires the school to reopen for the scheduled term and mandates that the Quebec government maintain the funding streams that had been approved for the institution.
The court’s directive restores the financial assistance that LaSalle College receives from the provincial government, ensuring that tuition subsidies and other aid programs remain in place for the current cohort of students. For the student body, the decision means that lectures, labs and other instructional activities will resume as originally planned, allowing them to continue their studies without further delay.
The college has indicated that it will comply with the court’s instructions and work with the government to re‑activate its operations. Officials from the education ministry confirmed that the subsidies will continue while the college finalizes its restructuring plan. The ruling provides a clear path for LaSalle College to return to normal operations for the remainder of the academic year.