News The narrow election of a new government in Quebec on Tuesday signals a possible turning point in the student protests that have disrupted the province and its colleges and universities for eight months. The Parti Québécois, which is set to take power, has pledged to abolish or reduce the tuition... more

News Premier Jean Charest of Quebec, Canada, said yesterday that he had suspended negotiations with university students aimed at ending weeks of protests over proposed tuition hikes, a development that could lead to a long summer of demonstrations and clashes with police. Charest said the talks reached an impasse and a huge... more

News Quebec’s provincial government passed an emergency law today that sets restrictions on demonstrations and shuts some universities as the government seeks to end three months of protests against tuition hikes. The law risks inciting students, who called it an act of war. Among the controversial provisions is one that calls for police... more

News Nearly 80% of Canadians believe that tuition fees should be frozen at current levels or lowered, according to a new poll conducted by Harris-Decima for the Canadian Federation of Students. “The cost of post-secondary education is out of control,” said Roxanne Dubois, national chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students. “This... more

News As the 14th week of the students’ protest over proposed tuition hikes began yesterday, Education Minister Line Beauchamp announced she was making “the ultimate compromise” by resigning. That same day, Treasury Board President Michelle Courchesne was sworn in as Quebec’s new education minister and deputy premier. Courchesne will face the same demand... more