Montreal college students plan protest after permit suspension

Students are expected to gather in Montreal on Sunday to protest the closure of a private college whose permit was not renewed by the Quebec government. The Collège supérieur de Montréal is one of four private colleges in the province affected by recent permit suspensions. Some students were close to graduating when they learned they would not be able to finish their programs as planned. The closures have also created uncertainty for international students, whose immigration status may be affected while they look for a way to complete their studies. Quebec officials said they have been in contact with students about alternative options, and the immigration ministry said affected students must submit a new request to maintain their status, with processing adjusted to their situation.