Algoma University to Cut 50-75 Roles Amid Nearly $16.5M Deficit

What’s Happening at Algoma University?

Algoma University is planning to eliminate 50 to 75 roles in 2026 as the school prepares to navigate a nearly $16.5-million deficit in the coming year.

Sheila Embleton, interim president of the Sault Ste. Marie-based post-secondary institution, told CTV News that affected staff have been given until May 8 to decide between a voluntary buyout and a reduction in working hours.

“[Reducing working hours from 5 days a week to 3 days a week] enables people to maintain their status with respect to things like benefits, but, of course, there’s a commensurate reduction in salary,” Embleton said.

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For a full overview of layoffs at Algoma University and the rights that non-unionized employees have in this situation, see our Algoma University Layoffs & Severance Guide.

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