If I implied that the center itself is shutting down, then I'm sorry.

The article merely says that Ménard + the Head of Assistance + the Head of Research + the Head of Communications have left.

I'm glad that the center exists, but without the independance sought it will always be a bit of a lame duck.

If a center with the word 'freedom' in its name can't operate with any of its own freedom, then it's not an ideal situation.