Canadore College Taking Steps to Strengthen Long-Term Sustainability
May 12, 2026 | Josh Willard, Director, Brand, Recruitment, and Communications
Canadore College has announced a series of organizational changes to ensure it continues delivering high-quality education, including workforce reductions, service adjustments, and the winding down of its West Parry Sound campus.
While provincial announcements and advocacy efforts, including the Province’s investment to support the long-term sustainability of the postsecondary sector, are positive, Canadore continues to face the impacts of lower enrolment and increased financial pressures.
“These are not decisions we make lightly,” said Dr. Sandra Efu. “They are necessary to ensure we are focusing our resources where they can have the greatest impact and to ensure Canadore remains strong, sustainable, and responsive to student and labour market needs into the future.”
The College recently concluded a Voluntary Retirement and Voluntary Departure Incentive Program (VRVDIP), which helped reduce the overall number of impacted positions.
Canadore confirmed that it will continue to review its staffing levels and academic programming as part of ongoing strategic enrolment planning.
The College remains committed to students at the West Parry Sound campus and will ensure they are supported through to graduation, with minimal disruption to their ability to continue and complete their programs at the West Parry Sound campus.
Canadore is grateful for its longstanding partnership with the Parry Sound community and the many local learners, organizations, and partners who have contributed over the years.
Looking ahead, Canadore will continue to strengthen its programs and align with evolving workforce needs to ensure its long-term sustainability. As a critical driver of job training, the College will continue to support economic development and innovation across Northern Ontario.
Canadore College trains people through applied learning, leadership, and innovation. It provides access to over 80 full-time quality programs, has outstanding faculty, and offers success services to students from across Ontario, Canada, and around the world. Approximately 1,000 students graduate from Canadore each year, and they join 90,000 alumni working across the globe. Canadore receives less than 50 per cent of its traditional funding from the provincial Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security and relies on its own innovation and entrepreneurial endeavours and generous donors for the balance.
For more information contact:
Josh Willard
Director, Brand, Recruitment, and Communications
Joshua.Willard@canadorecollege.ca
249-358-0406
Brad Gavan
Executive Director, Fund Development, Strategic Partnerships and Foundation
Bradley.Gavan@canadorecollege.ca
705-840-3473