On July 20, 2026, students at Collège supérieur de Montréal gathered to demonstrate against the planned shutdown of their college after the Quebec Ministry of Education announced it would not renew the institution’s operating permits.
The protest took place on the campus grounds, where students assembled with signs and chants calling for the continuation of the college’s programs. Participants expressed disappointment that the ministry provided no public explanation for the decision.
The ministry’s refusal to renew the permits means the college is scheduled to cease operations later this year. Officials have not disclosed the criteria used in the assessment that led to the non‑renewal, leaving the student body and faculty without a clear understanding of the reasons behind the closure.
The college, which offers a range of post‑secondary courses, has been a fixture in Montreal’s educational landscape. Its potential shutdown raises concerns among students about the disruption of their studies and the loss of a local training option.
Representatives of the Quebec Ministry of Education have declined to comment further on the matter, maintaining the position that no additional information will be released at this time. The students’ demonstration aims to press the ministry for a reconsideration of the decision or, at minimum, a detailed justification.
The protest is part of a broader pattern of student activism in the province, where institutions occasionally face regulatory actions that affect their ability to operate. As the situation develops, the students plan to continue public gatherings and explore legal avenues to keep the college open.
The students have also reached out to local community groups and alumni, seeking support for petitions and media coverage that could influence the ministry’s final decision regarding the college’s future.