‘Devastating’: Fanshawe College to begin cutting 400 jobs in June

What’s going on at Fanshawe College?

Fanshawe College informed staff that it will begin trimming its workforce by 35 per cent, or approximately 400 full-time jobs, in June.

The substantial reduction comes as the London-based college navigates financial challenges driven largely by a sharp decline in international enrolment.

“Folks are fearful, they’re anxious [and] they’re devastated,” Adam Rayfield, president of Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 109, told CBC News London.

“At the end of the day, there’s going to be a chunk of people who are no longer here, and personally, that’s devastating.”

Peter Devlin, president of Fanshawe College, said “all employee areas will be affected” by the restructuring.

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Next steps for Fanshawe College staff

If you’re fired or let go at Fanshawe College, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Ontario are entitled to severance pay. The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

WATCH: Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru delves into severance pay on an episode of the Employment Law Show.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Compensation: Severance packages, which can be as much as 24 months’ pay, may include salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation. Use our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator to better understand your entitlements.
• Deadlines: You generally have up to two years from the date of your termination to review and negotiate severance offers.
• Action steps: Consult an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to ensure your severance package is fair and aligns with Canadian employment laws.

Major employers slashing staff

Fanshawe College isn’t the only major employer scaling back its staffing levels in 2025.

Other big names, including Match Group, Meta, CrowdStrike, Expedia Group, Morningstar, Cenovus Energy, Intel, Infosys, Google, Alstom, Microsoft, S&S Activewear, Siemens, HPE, and Wayfair, have also pulled out the axe.

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• Estée Lauder reportedly cut all Canadian staff in Hudson’s Bay stores
• Canada’s immigration department slashing workforce by 25%
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Lost your job? Contact us

If you’ve been fired or let go from Fanshawe College, the experienced London employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in Ontario have helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals resolve their workplace issues.

Call us today at 1-855-821-5900 or request a consultation online.

Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.