Lasalle College students, staff rally as college remains closed amid bankruptcy proceedings
Lasalle College suspended classes after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this week. The institution says it owes nearly $48 million to the provincial government.
Students and staff rallied outside Lasalle College on Thursday, expressing concern as the private institution remains closed due to bankruptcy proceedings. The demonstration occurred on what would have been the first day of the fall semester, with protesters emphasizing their desire for transparency and clarity regarding the college's future.
Lasalle College reportedly owes nearly $48 million to the Quebec government and has been ordered to repay $18 million in overpaid subsidies. The college attributes its financial crisis to penalties imposed by Quebec's Bill 96, which introduced strict limits on enrolment in English-language programs. College director general Claude Marchand stated that students who were already enrolled in three-year programs before the legislation took effect should have been allowed to complete their studies without facing a transition period.
The college argued that it requested a transition period and was subsequently fined $30 million. Students attending the protest expressed fear of becoming collateral damage in the legal dispute, with concerns about their education investments and future prospects.
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