Cégeps continue to call on QC to reverse $150M cut

Several cégep community members are speaking out about the impact that the Government of Québec’s $150M cut has had on their institutions. The leaders of Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Cégep de Sherbrooke, and Cégep de Victoriaville spoke to the press about how these cuts have resulted in significant reductions and budget deficits at their institutions. Each institution has reduced its workforce in response, noting that salaries make up most of their expenses. At Cégep de Victoriaville, La Nouvelle Union reports that the cuts have harmed staff morale. Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf student Ikram El Abied wrote a letter for Le Devoir arguing that reducing cégep resources at a time when many students are struggling with food insecurity exacerbates social inequities.