Some time ago, the news that Quebec was going to give English universities ** tuition caused an uproar in the student body and the education community.
English-speaking schools in Montreal, represented by McGill and UConn, expressed strong dissatisfaction with Quebec's ** plan, and students from many schools also held ** events to strongly oppose the tuition ** plan.
Today, Quebec Premier Legault once again mentioned the Tuition** program in Parliament, saying, "It's very important for me to keep McGill in Quebec!."However, Legault also stressed again, "I think what we are asking for and reasonable, we have to stop the decline of the French language in Montreal, so we need their help." ”
Legault said that the Quebec Ministry of Higher Education is already in talks with English-speaking universities. It is reported that both McGill and UConn have made a commitment to provide French courses for non-French students, which is one of the exchange conditions for colleges and universities to give up their plans to increase tuition fees.
Legault's remarks are in response to a previous statement by McGill Principal Deep SainiHe said that if Quebec insists on going its own way, McGill has not ruled out the possibility of moving some of its university operations to another province. To put it simply, it isMcGill is already thinking about running away!
McGill University's provost and vice chancellor, Christopher Manfredi, previously said that with payroll expenses being the largest category of expenditure for the university's operations, they have now had to stop hiring due to financial problems, and the situation will get worse if the student population is affected again.
When asked by reporters, if Quebec's October tuition ** plan continues,When asked whether McGill would opt to shift positions, Principal Saini said he would not rule it out.
"McGill has been rooted in Quebec for more than 200 years, and we have a deep connection with Montreal that is part of our identity," said Saini. ”"But having said that, as a university president, I also have a responsibility to ensure that the university is in a healthy state of operation, so we consider every option to ensure that McGill remains one of the top universities in the world. ”
A fast-moving ** has been trying to contact Ontario's Minister of Higher Education, Jill Dunlop, but has not responded to the University's statement. I have to say, this matter is getting bigger and bigger until now!In the face of McGill's threat of escape, it remains to be seen if Legault can make more concessions.