Carleton University, Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup, and Langara College recently discussed how they are navigating the impact of declining international enrolment on their bottom lines. Carleton University is forecasting a “significantly higher” deficit than its previous projection of $26M; it is implementing a Financial Sustainability Framework that covers topics such as cost containment and program renewal. Langara Faculty Association President Pauline Greaves told City News and the Vancouver Sun that the association is anticipating job losses at the college due to declining international student enrolment. However, Langara VP Academic and Vice-Provost Pouyan Mahboubi stated that there are no plans for reductions at this time. Rivière-du-Loup Directrice Générale Isabelle Cloutier told ciel 103 that, while the cégep’s financial situation is currently stable, the cégep is pausing hiring in light of the precariousness of the Québec postsecondary sector.
