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The 2005 Quebec student strike, occurred between February 24, 2005 and April 2005. Part of the important popular opposition to the Charest government, it was lead by students of CEGEPs and universities of Quebec, on strike to protest budget cuts of 103 millions in the Grants and Loans program.

The symbol of support for the student strike in question was a small square of red cloth. On March 30, a group of students hoisted the students' symbol on the Mount Royal cross. 24 hours passed before the authorities removed it.