"Maple Spring" refers to a series of protests that took place in Quebec, Canada during the spring of 2012. The movement primarily focused on opposing a proposed increase in tuition fees for post-secondary education. Students, along with various community groups, organized demonstrations, marches, and strikes to voice their concerns about the rising costs of education. The protests gained significant media attention and sparked a broader discussion about the accessibility of education in Canada. The movement was characterized by its vibrant and creative expressions, including the use of the red square symbol, which became a recognizable emblem of the struggle for affordable education.