LaSalle cancels first day of classes amidst negotiations with QC

LaSalle College cancelled its first day of classes on Monday as it continues to negotiate the $30M penalty from the Government of Québec. In a letter to students, the college stated that it is challenging the “abusive” penalty and indicated that QC is refusing to provide its subsidy for QC students. QC Higher Education Minister Pascale Déry accused the college of holding students “hostage”—which LaSalle President Claude Marchand denounced as an inappropriate and inaccurate characterization—and urged the college to continue discussions. Classes are expected to resume as scheduled today.