Students of Montreal college to protest after provincial permit suspension

Students are set to protest today outside a private college in Montreal after its operating permit was suspended by the Quebec government, leaving their educational futures uncertain. The Collège supérieur de Montréal is among four private institutions in the province that have recently had their permits revoked.

This sudden suspension has particularly impacted international students, many of whom were only weeks away from graduation. Their ability to complete their studies as planned is now in jeopardy, and their immigration status in Canada is also in limbo. They face the prospect of needing to reapply for new permits to maintain their legal standing.

The Quebec education ministry has declined to offer specific reasons for the permit suspensions. However, it stated that it has been in communication with affected students to explore alternative pathways for completing their education. The provincial immigration ministry confirmed that international students will need to submit new requests to retain their status, with processing adapted to their current situation.