Students at a Montreal college continued their demonstrations on July 19 after the Quebec provincial government suspended the institution’s operating permit, leading to the school’s shutdown.
The suspension of the permit by provincial officials required the college to cease operations, prompting the abrupt closure of the campus. The decision directly triggered the student protests, as the campus doors were locked and classes halted.
A significant portion of the enrolled population consists of international students who depend on the college for the maintenance of their immigration status. The closure therefore threatens their ability to meet residency requirements and continue their studies in Canada.
On the day of the protest, students gathered outside the college premises, maintaining their presence despite the shutdown. They voiced concerns about the impact of the permit suspension on their academic progress and legal standing. The demonstrations reflected the students’ effort to draw attention to the consequences of the provincial action and to seek a resolution that would allow the college to reopen.
The Quebec government’s suspension of the operating permit remains the central factor behind the closure, and the ongoing student protests underscore the immediate effects on those directly affected by the decision.