Concordia University has been “forced” to close its downtown Montreal campus on Tuesday amid “threats of extreme disruption,” says its president and vice-chancellor.

Graham Carr said the decision came after two people were arrested on Monday “following the disruption of a class and midterm exam,” in an email sent to the “Concordia community” and obtained by National Post.

“One of those arrested was later discovered to be in possession of a metal bar and several incendiary devices. Neither of these individuals are members of the Concordia community,” he said.

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“With hundreds of protesters from other universities and cégeps (public educational institutions in Quebec) expected — as well as counter protesters not linked to the unive

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