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The Government of B.C. is providing $220,195 in funding to support emergency support services in the Regional District of Central Kootenay. Funding will support volunteer recruitment, training and group lodging equipment.

The Government of Manitoba is spending $22.1M to re-establish a cardiac centre of excellence at St. Boniface Hospital, including a new rapid cardiac assessment unit and expanded inpatient cardiology capacity. The province states that the investment will improve access to specialized cardiac care, reduce delays and rebuild services that had been reduced in previous years.

The Government of Manitoba is granting $400,000 to the Hindu Society of Manitoba to support roof replacement and safety upgrades at the Dr. Raj Pandey Hindu Centre in Winnipeg. The province states that the investment will help maintain an important cultural and community space that hosts programs, events and services for Manitoba’s South Asian community.

The Province and Government of Canada are investing more than $6M in 15 labour‑market training projects across B.C., expanding access to skills training for people facing employment barriers. The initiatives will help up to 329 participants gain practical training and work experience for in‑demand jobs in sectors such as construction, trades, social services, education support, health administration, transportation and facility maintenance.

A new adult day center for those with dementia and other neurocognitive conditions has opened in West Vancouver. The center is located in Kiwanis Village West and is operated by Vancouver Coastal Health.

The Government of Nova Scotia opened a 110-bed expansion of the West Bedford transitional care centre, operated by Shannex. The addition will increase long-term care capacity in Nova Scotia, support healthcare jobs, and ease hospital bed pressures.

Preferred Personal Care, a home health care service, has opened a location at Century Village in downtown Belleville

The Government of British Columbia has announced that Kiwanis Village West has opened in West Vancouver. The development has 156 rental homes for middle income workers and families, as well as an adult day centre. The buildings are being operated by the Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of Lighthouse Villa, a 22 affordable rental home housing project for seniors in Bowser. The project received $3.5M from the Province through BC Housing. The provincial government will also provide $224K in operating funds each year.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of 40 new affordable and supportive homes in partnership with Katzie First Nation. The new units are located on Salish Road in Pitt Meadows and will offer a variety of services for Katzie First Nation members.

Delnorte School in Innisfree is set to permanently close in June, the schoolboard cited various concerns for its decision.

Rocky View School Board has announced two Cochrane schools will change Kindergarten to full-day programs on alternating days; the change will take for the upcoming 2026/27 school year.

The Tamitik Status of Women Association has opened a 44-unit housing complex for women and children fleeing violence. The development was built through a partnership between BC Housing, the District of Kitimat and the Tamitik Status of Women Association.

Metchosin Wellness Collective has opened on Happy Valley Road in downtown Metchosin.

The Government of Canada has announced $2M in additional funding for organizations that support gender-based violence prevention projects across the country. This funding will support five projects in British Columbia, three in Vancouver and two in Victoria.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that a new supportive housing building is opening in Duncan. The building has 48 homes that will be open to residents starting the week of March 23. The project received about $25M from the provincial government and around $2.4M from the Government of Canada. The Building BC: Supportive Housing Fund will provide $1.5M in annual operating funds.

The provincial government will end funding for seven supervised consumption and treatment sites across Ontario within the next three months

The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of 48 new supportive homes in Duncan for people experiencing homelessness in the Cowichan Valley. The homes received about $25M from the Government of British Columbia, and $2.4M from the Government of Canada. The B.C. Government will also provide about $1.5M in annual operating funds.

The Government of British Columbia has announced changes to the Residential Tenancy Act that will provide new health and safety tools in supportive housing. These changes will allow for supportive housing operators to take action to keep weapons out of supportive housing and restrict tenant access in some situations.

The Groupe de médecine familiale (GMF) Universitaire de Vaudreuil-Soulanges in Vaudreuil-Dorion is currently undergoing an expansion valued at approximately $8M

The Centre de pédiatrie sociale en communauté Main dans la main is investing $1.5M in relocating in the same city of Cowansville by June

The provincial government is investing $9M over three years to support training and implementation in 17 long term care homes across Ontario. It is also providing $3.35M in 2025–26 and $9.82M annually starting in 2026–27 to add up to 153 new dementia care beds in five homes.

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue inaugurated a birth centre near Val-D’Or

The Passage de l’Aurore, a hospice, will start being built soon in La Sarre. It is scheduled to open in the fall, and the project is valued at $1.8M.

The Government of Saskatchewan is funding 16 new second‑stage sober living treatment spaces in Regina with $863,000 in annual funding. The funding is intended to expand access to sober living treatment for adults completing initial addictions care, with services delivered by Pine Lodge Addiction Recovery and featuring structured day programming, vocational opportunities, and individualized supports.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that it will provide over $475M across three years to create a new benefit and supplement program to support children and youths with disabilities. The Children and Youth Disability Benefit program and B.C. Children and Youth Disability Supplement will replace the existing autism funding program to expand the program’s reach.

Vancouver Coastal Health has announced that it will be moving part of its long-term care system into regular homes to help cut wait times for care. The health authority is purchasing houses and retrofitting them to operate as long-term care sites. Each home will house up to 10 residents. The first three homes are expected to open this spring, with 200 beds planned to open by 2029.

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal 41 has provided Red Pheasant Cree Nation with $25M in funding to create a new youth centre. The project aims to provide a space that supports youth and elders through cultural programming. It is expected to be completed in 2027.

The Government of Saskatchewan is extending the Saskatchewan Secondary Suite Incentive for one year. The program provides 35% of construction costs, up to a maximum of $35K, for building secondary suites at an owner’s primary residence. The extension aims to increase the supply of secondary suite rentals in the province.

The City of Weyburn has selected Colliers Project Leaders to manage its new nearly $450K aquatics facility project. The new facility will replace the closed Harry Church Indoor Pool Design work is expected by fall 2026, while construction will complete by fall 2029. The new facility is expected to open in 2030.

The City of North Vancouver, along with the federal and provincial governments, have opened a new 89-unit affordable rental building. The building will feature a family respite centre with 18 overnight beds and 25 adult daycare spaces to be operated by Care BC.

A six-bed hospice facility has opened in Winkler, offering end-of-life services as well as care for those awaiting placement in nursing homes. Pembina Valley Hospice House will employ 24 staff, including health care aides, housekeepers, kitchen workers, and administrative staff.

Kemptville District Hospital is set to close its 12-bed Interim Long-Term Care and Convalescent Care Programs unit by the end of June

Royal Ottawa Place long-term care home plans to eliminate 15 positions, while the adjoining hospital will eliminate 5 roles, impacting nurses and personal support workers

The Barriere Seniors Society Centre has reopened on January 6 after being closed for a week due to heating issues. While half of the building now has heat, the full heating system will need to be replaced. The society is currently seeking grants and other means to raise funds as the replacement is estimated to cost $22,000.

Perley Health, a long-term care home in Ottawa, is eliminating 38 unionized and 13 non-union positions, including 18 registered practical nurses and 14 personal support workers

The Government of Ontario is investing over $26M in programs that will train nearly 3,000 new long-term care staff across the province

The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of YWXA Cindy Beedie Place in Burnaby. The facility has 56 long-term affordable homes and 37 child care spaces for women and children leaving violence. The project was constructed in partnership with BC Housing, the City of Burnaby, YWCA Metro Vancouver and Cindy Beedie and received about $44M through provincial funds.

The Government of Saskatchewan and Thomas Circle of Care will open a new community respite program in Regina. The program aims to provide short-term emergency care for children under 12 and help families manage crises safely and effectively, featuring a respite home anticipated to open in January 2026 and ongoing outreach to connect families with community resources.

The Government of Alberta is providing $16M to modernize and expand St. Paul’s Sunnyside Manor seniors’ lodge. The project will increase capacity to nearly 150 units and upgrade existing spaces.

The Township of Langley is accepting applications for the 2026 Capital Improvement and Community Grants Programs. Capital Improvement Grants are available for non-profit and charity-owned community halls and museums. Community Grants are available for community projects that benefit more than 250 residents. The program will be open until February 28, 2026.

SimplySmart Child Care Centre & Montessori opened in Newmarket

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $250,000 to Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Services for its Intensive Community Support Program, which offers wraparound care to 80 adults with mental illness and substance use needs. The program works with the Saskatchewan Health Authority to improve health, secure housing, and connect clients to supports, including help with medication and daily tasks.

Wellspring Alberta has introduced free in‑person cancer support sessions in Grande Prairie through its new “Cancer Connect” program. The monthly gatherings offer a welcoming space for patients, caregivers, and supporters to share experiences and build community without cost or referral.

The Early Years Education System Child Care Centre in Goderich will open in December, supported by $300K in start-up funding from Huron County, with 15 staff and plans to hire more as enrollment grows

PEP (Parents Empowering Parents) has expanded its free, family recovery meetings into Red Deer and Calgary, supported by a $500,000 provincial grant. The funding strengthens in‑person and online programs, helping more families across Alberta access peer support and science‑based strategies for addiction recovery.

The new $224M West Lincoln Memorial Hospital opened in Grimsby, Niagara region

The Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter has unveiled 17 new transitional housing suites, offering families secure, independent living with access to trauma-informed care and support services. Launched during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the expansion marks a major step toward long-term stability, with affordable housing set to follow in spring 2026.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of The Tides, a development for seniors in Tsawwassen. The new building has 152 homes and replaces the 86-home North Court building. Phase 2 of the project is expected to take place in the coming years and will add 144 more homes to the redevelopment.

The Hub Child and Family Centre, a childcare provider in Prince Edward County, will open a new 3,750-sq.-ft. facility at Base31 in January, supported by $75K in funding from Base31, and additional support from the federal and Ontario governments and Prince Edward – Lennox & Addington Social Services. The expansion will create nine full-time jobs and add 49 licensed childcare spaces.

Over 65 emergency shelters and the Family Court Support Worker program will receive an additional $26.7M in provincial government funding over two years to expand capacity and improve access for survivors of gender-based violence across Ontario, including rural, remote, northern, and Indigenous-led communities

West Lethbridge is undergoing over $300M in development as four major projects are now underway. They include a full-service hotel, new retail space, 450 homes, and a senior living community are set to enhance local amenities and address long-standing service gaps in the area.

Ottawa announced that there will be a tax credit for personal support workers in the new budget. Eligible workers will be able to claim up to $1,100 per year for the next five years. It will be available in areas without a federal bilateral agreement like P.E.I.

The Iqaluit Elders Society is calling for further measures to meet growing senior needs in Nunavut. The society argues that funding at-home and in-community Elder care would lead to better health outcomes and could be cost-effective or cheaper than building long-term care homes. By switching to a community-based model, the territory could potentially create 584 units for Elders and 632 jobs.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that 148 new childcare spaces have opened at Eileen Madson Primary school in Invermere. The Province partnered with the Rocky Mountain School District on this project and provided nearly $9M from the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund.

Ontario will fund $1.1B over three years to expand home care services and the Hospital to Home program

The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of 32 new supportive homes on Drake Road on Salt Spring Island. Most of the homes will be designated for adults who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The homes will be operated by Lookout Housing and Health Society.

Caledonia Place, which was previously known as Tiny Town, will be closing its doors on March 31, 2026.

The Alberta government is providing nearly $1.4M in grants to support 18 organizations across the province to help victims of gender-based violence. These funds aim to strengthen workplace safety, empower young workers, and expand access to critical support services.

Infinity Health is rolling out new wellness programs in Mînî Thnî, including after-school activities, youth employment support, and anti-trafficking resources, offered at no cost to residents. These initiatives are designed to fill gaps in public health care and are guided by Stoney Nakoda knowledge systems and community priorities.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that 88 new affordable suites have opened at the Nigel House in Saanich. Nigel House is owned and operated by Broadmead Care Society and provides accessible care for seniors and veterans.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of Foundry Burns Lake, a new mental health and substance-use facility in Burns Lake. The provincial government is providing annual operating funding to the project and contributed $875,000 to help establish the centre.

The Maison des aînés de Grande-Vallée inaugurated ten social and affordable housing units. This $5.9M project was possible thanks to $1.7M in funding from the provincial government and $2.5M from the federal level, among other partners.

The provincial government is supporting the launch of a Youth Wellness Hub in Maple to help young people access mental health and substance use resources

Nelson CARES has announced that it will operate a new supportive housing building on Government Road. The building adds 43 units of housing to the community and will provide access to support staff for residents.

The Tŝilhqot’in Nation has extended its child and family services agreement with the Governments of Canada and British Columbia. This agreement coordinates the three governments to support First Nations-led child and family services. The new agreement lays out funding for another five years, with nearly $20M in annual funding and around $132M going towards infrastructure.

The Government of British Columbia is allocating $6.7 million to the Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division to extend the Community Counselling Fund. This funding will support 44 organizations that provide access to low-cost mental health services throughout the province.

The Nokoowaayi supportive housing complex, also known as “My Home,” officially opened in Lethbridge on September 26, 2025, offering 30 units for residents requiring lifelong assistance. The facility is designed to serve individuals with mental health, addiction, and developmental challenges.

The Village of Pouce Coupe has launched three senior support programs in partnership with United Way British Columbia, the Dawson Creek Society for Community Living and the South Peace Community Resources Services. The new services provide seniors with meals, housekeeping and snow removal, and will each support 15 seniors.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that Prince George and Surrey will be the two new locations slated for involuntary care facilities. These projects will add a total of 100 involuntary care beds across the province.

The Maison de la Famille du Témiscouata, a community organization in Biencourt, is constructing a new building aimed at strengthening bonds within families in the region. Various partners contributed to making this project possible.

The T’Sou-ke Nation Community Complex and Health Centre in Sooke opened on September 15, 2025.

Doma Santé, a network of private clinics, opened a location in Baie-Comeau. The clinic currently has two employees. The management plans on hiring other staff as the number of clients gradually increases.

The Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal opened a local community service centre in the Montréal-Nord borough

The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of 18 new affordable homes for seniors in Valemount. The Valemount Senior Citizens Society will operate the building to allow seniors to age in place within their communities.

Wagner Hills has opened a new residence at its Langley treatment facility. The new centre will house 50 men and replaced portable housing. Residents began moving in on June 27.

Fondation Lacourse, a charitable organization, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the day centre for adults aged 21 and over living with autism spectrum disorder. The $1.3M project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2026.

The Government of Alberta is providing $4.6M in funding to 27 First Nations in the province to support access to learning and mental health resources during the 2025-26 school year. Part of the funding will aid in supporting Îyârhe Nakoda students at four Stoney Education Authority schools.

The 200-bed Runnymede Long-Term Care Home in Toronto will open in the fall

Villa Forestville inaugurated the completion of its third phase, adding 12 social housing units to an existing 13 units. The project, valued at over $5.4M, is intended for independent seniors. The three levels of government funded the project.

Coast Mental Health has announced the opening of Rivers Reach, a new supportive housing facility, in Maple Ridge.

In the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year, Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) distributed approximately $2.49M in charitable gaming grants to over 1,000 groups and organizations across the province. The proceeds from gaming support initiatives in various areas, including the arts, culture, sports, and community services.

In August 2025, the Government of Saskatchewan will provide $1M to Food Banks of Saskatchewan to help food banks with rising food costs. The funding will be distributed to agencies across the province based on the population and average food bank usage of the communities they serve.

The Municipal District of Greenview Council has approved $10M in funding for the Red Willow Lodge Enhanced Living Addition project. The project will expand the existing seniors facility with 30 new units. Units will feature one and two bedroom suites with kitchen facilities and optional support services.

Scandinave Spa is planning a new Nordic spa in Edmonton with an opening set for summer 2028. The project will support 330 temporary jobs and 52 permanent full-time jobs post-opening.

St. Leonard’s Community Support, Prevention, and Residential Services is opening a 10-bed supportive housing facility in Trenton, near Belleville, for youth at risk of homelessness, supported by a $1M investment from the provincial government

The Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) de la Mauricie — Centre-du-Québec is opening two new specialized nurse practitioner clinics in Drummondville and Plessisville. The new clinics allowed the CIUSSS to create five jobs.

CASA Mental Health, a non-profit organization headquartered in Edmonton, is planning a 20-bed youth mental health facility in Fort McMurray. The centre, which will provide mental health services for youth aged 12 to 18, is expected to open in the fall of 2027.

The Government of Saskatchewan, Farm in the Dell and the Town of Biggar are jointly providing $2.95M towards the construction of two new five-space group homes for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Farm in the Dell, a non-profit organization, will operate a day program for up to 20 people.

Seven community organizations across Ontario are collectively receiving $4.2M over the next three years to expand the Child Victim Witness Program

The SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network is providing six hours of free mental health sessions to Saskatchewan agricultural producers and their families. All therapists involved have a background in agriculture, ensuring culturally relevant support tailored to the unique challenges of farming and rural life

The Government of British Columbia has announced that a new 26-bed supportive living home is opening soon in Central Saanich. When fully operational, Connect Saanich Peninsula will provide rehabilitation-focused therapy and care.

According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, there has been a 108.6% increase in housing starts in Saskatchewan in the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Multi-unit residential construction led the surge, up 617.9%. Private capital investment rose by 17.3% to $14.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $16.2 billion in 2025.

The Georgian Manor Home for the Aged in Penetanguishene, near Barrie, added 16 new long-term care beds in May through an $8.8M expansion project

The Ministry of Infrastructure announced on June 19 that a new long-term care home has been approved for Fort St. John. The facility will have 84 new beds and will operate a 30-space adult day program.

The provincial government is providing over $5.7M through Budget 2025 to support the Alberta Brain Injury Initiative, which helps 5,000 Albertans access essential recovery resources. This funding aims to strengthen community-based programs that assist individuals with acquired brain injuries and their families in supporting independent and fulfilling lives.

The La Ronge & District Chamber of Commerce anticipates a quieter summer tourism season in northern Saskatchewan due to the nearly month-long wildfires that forced over 10,000 residents to evacuate. Although roads to La Ronge are now open and conditions have improved, many grocery stores are still in need of restocking, and some basic service establishments were lost in the fires.

In response to the wildfires, the Government of Saskatchewan is providing $500 in emergency funds to all residents over 18 years of age who were displaced from evacuated communities. This financial support aims to help residents as they transition back to their home communities.

The Lethbridge and District YWCA has launched the Hope Transitional Housing Program, offering women and families leaving emergency shelters a safe space to rebuild their lives. Designed as a medium-term housing solution, the program provides trauma-informed care, life skills support, and personalized goal planning to help residents transition to permanent housing. Funded through the Government of Canada’s Reaching Home program, the City of Lethbridge has allocated nearly $450,000 to support its operation.

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Lanaudière opened the new local community service centre called Meilleur de Repentigny

CEFA Systems Inc., an early education provider, opened a new 98-student school in Oakville in June and will open additional schools in Mississauga and Markham later this summer, accommodating 149 and 156 students respectfully

Red Deer has signed a new agreement allowing the city to hire up to 12 temporary EMS-only paramedics for terms of up to 12 months. This initiative aims to enhance staffing flexibility, ensuring ambulance operations remain responsive while addressing long-term absences.

The Maison des aînés et alternative de Carignan, which currently has around 200 employees, is looking to hire approximately 100 people. The residence is mainly looking to fill positions for nurses and nursing assistants.

Community Living North Perth, located in Listowel, will receive $200K from the provincial government to enhance staffing and support for individuals with complex health and behavioural needs

The Government of Alberta is providing $5.3M to programs that help parents, especially single parents, find stable work. Lifemark Health Group’s Empower program will receive $4.2M of the total funding and $1.1M will be allocated to the CARES program. These initiatives provide career training, job placement, and wrap-around services to support families in Edmonton and Calgary.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $500,000 in annual operating funding to the new group home in Kerrobert. The group home provides 24-hour support and assistance to residents with intellectual disabilities.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of Dania Gardens, a housing building with 155 new rental homes, in Burnaby. The building is designed to be adaptable or accessible for seniors. The province and the City of Burnaby had previously provided nearly $18.6M to support the project. The Dania Society provided the land for the project.

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Côte-Nord inaugurated the Dispensaire urbain pour l’enseignement clinique in Sept-Îles. The $2.3M educational building will also offer local health services.

According to the Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians, more doctors are needed in both urban and rural areas throughout the province.

The Hôpital de Gaspé is upgrading its hemodialysis unit thanks to a $5.7M investment

The Government of British Columbia has announced that it will be opening a total of 67 new shelter spaces in Abbotsford over the coming months. So far, 22 of those spaces are already open and are being operated by Lookout Housing and Health Society. Once open, these shelters will provide various services including trainings, mental-health resources and referrals to other services.

Genesis Terrace Retirement Home, a $1.2M, two-storey facility, opened in Mary Hill, region of Waterloo

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing an additional $1.6 million to expand the Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) program to five more schools, bringing the total to 24 schools. The program will increase access to mental health supports for youth.

Alberta Health Services and Seasons Olds Encore have made eight AHS designated supportive living beds a permanent arrangement at the private seniors care facility following a trial period that started in March 2024.

The Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec is cutting 26 positions, mainly in the administrative sector

The Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec is cutting 26 positions, mainly in the administrative sector

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby will open in October

Connective, a modular home operator, has announced that 50 single room units are opening to people experiencing homelessness in Nanaimo. These units will be available to people looking to transition out of the shelter system. The project received $5.5M through B.C. Housing and will continue to receive $2.3M in annual operating funds.

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Lanaudière announced that it is cutting 150 positions in various job categories. The layoffs will take effect as of June 6.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing a $9.7 million increase in funding to support individuals with intellectual disabilities. This funding will cover operating costs for new group homes and enable 215 individuals to access enhanced services, including residential and day programs. Additionally, $1.7 million will be allocated for the construction and development of 10 new group homes.

The Region of Waterloo will receive over $7.9M from the federal and provincial governments to create 411 additional childcare spaces by the end of 2026

The Matawa First Nations Management, Nokiiwin Tribal Council, Inc. and Thunder Bay Counselling will receive $2.9M over the next three years from the provincial government to address gender-based violence in Thunder Bay

The Kikinow Elders Lodge, a seniors care facility for Indigenous elders, is opening near Grande Cache. The $15M 14-bed facility is expected to open in summer 2025.

A new project aimed at ending gender-based violence at Hiatus House in Windsor will receive more than $2.4M over the next three years from the Government of Ontario

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $10M towards the Personal Care Home Benefit for 2025-26. As part of the same program, the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability benefit for personal care home residents will increase by $120 per month. These benefits make the cost of living in personal care homes more affordable for seniors.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $10M towards the Personal Care Home Benefit for 2025-26. As part of the same program, the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability benefit for personal care home residents will increase by $120 per month. These benefits make the cost of living in personal care homes more affordable for seniors.

The Government of British Columbia announced it will provide $304M over five years for United Way BC to expand community-based services for seniors. The funding will be used to expand non-profit services for more seniors to live independently across B.C. Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services will receive an additional $74K for its Better at Home programs.

The Maison des aînés et alternative de Carignan is currently holding a recruitment drive to fill many positions

Colleges in B.C. that rely on international student tuition are projecting budget shortfalls, layoffs, and program reductions due to low international student enrollment. Since January 2024, the federal government has reduced international student caps by about a third. Rural areas are most impacted, with rural colleges supporting local labour needs.