Camosun approves balanced budget, enters mediation with faculty association

Camosun College’s Board of Governors has approved a balanced budget of $171M for the upcoming fiscal year. The college administration is set to enter mediation with the Camosun College Faculty Association (CCFA) to reportedly discuss the restructuring processes, layoffs, and working conditions that are taking place to achieve this balanced budget. According to CCFA President Lynelle Yutani, the college has laid off nine full-time staff since November and is expected to cut another 19 jobs by the fall. CCFA held a rally earlier this week, urging administration to provide more transparency in its budgetary processes. Talks with a mediator are scheduled for early May.