Quebec Government Walks Out on Student Negotiations

Guardian UK - Quebec's premier, Jean Charest, has suspended negotiations with university students aimed at ending weeks of protests over proposed rises in tuition fees – a development that could lead to a long summer of demonstrations and clashes with police.

Charest said after four days of talks they had reached an impasse and a huge gap remained. It would be "up to the silent majority to express itself" at elections due in 18 months.  Read more.