Lambton College is expecting to operate a deficit in 2025-26—its first deficit in 20 years—due to an approximate loss of between $30M and $35M from declining international enrolment. The Sarnia Observer reports that the college suspended 18 programs earlier this year; CK News Today added that the college is currently working on “employment stability processes” with its unions. “Certainly job loss is unfortunately the most difficult part of this but it’s something we need to go through in order to right size the college […] based on the new reality that we’re facing,” said Lambton President Rob Kardas. Looking to the future, the college projects a rise in domestic enrolment and plans to move forward with the development of a new residence and industry-aligned programs.
