ON postsecondary institutions assess funding impact as they navigate plans, downsizing

Several postsecondary leaders in Ontario are awaiting information about their institution’s funding allocation before they make further decisions about changes to programs, services, or other offerings. Algonquin College’s Board of Governors has postponed their consideration of a recommendation to cut 30 programs, instead planning to complete a full assessment of the programs once it has funding information. Fanshawe College and Loyalist College leaders welcomed the new funding, but noted that they expect to need to proceed with layoffs and other downsizing to ensure their long-term financial sustainability.