Layoffs Canada

Concordia University

QuebecEducation
Laid off (12 mo)
120
Events (12 mo)
2
Most recent
Mar 2026
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Layoff Activity
Active
Trend vs prior 12 months: increasingAll-time: 120 laid off across 2 eventsBased on tracked events only — may not reflect all workforce changes
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Pattern

Provinces most affected:Quebec
Primary industry:Education
Frequency trend:Increasing

Sources

Media Report

All events link to original source articles.

Layoff Event History

March 2026

57
jobs cut
Quebec

Concordia University did not renew the contracts of 57 limited-term appointment professors as part of austerity measures and budget cuts affecting the institution. The layoffs are part of broader education sector budget cuts in Quebec, including a $570 million education budget cut for the 2025-26 school year.

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November 2025

63
jobs cut
Quebec

Concordia University announced it will not renew limited-term contracts for 63 full-time faculty members as of June 2026 due to a 23% drop in international student enrollment and significant budget shortfalls. The cost-cutting measures also include deferring sabbaticals and offering voluntary retirement packages to full-time faculty, driven by federal and provincial immigration policy restrictions that have reduced the university's revenue projections by approximately $84 million.

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