Superior Court Allows Collège LaSalle Classes to Resume
The Superior Court of Quebec authorized Collège LaSalle in Montreal to restart classes on Friday, following the college’s recent filing for creditor protection.
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A Quebec Superior Court order allows Collège LaSalle in Montreal to restart classes on Friday after the college filed for creditor protection, ending a temporary suspension of instruction.
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Superior Court Orders Collège LaSalle Classes to Resume Friday
The Superior Court of Quebec ordered Collège LaSalle to restart classes on Friday, following the college’s filing for creditor protection the previous week, clearing the way for students to return to campus.
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