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Nova Scotia Community College Layoffs 2026 — 45 Jobs Cut in Nova Scotia, Canada

45
employees affected
Media Report

The Nova Scotia Community College laid off 45 employees as part of efforts to address a $15-million deficit. In total, 91 positions were eliminated through layoffs, unfilled vacancies, term endings, voluntary exits, and retirements, including 50 management positions and 41 unionized positions across the province.

Announced Date
May 6, 2026
Province
Nova Scotia
City
Halifax
Industry
Education
Laid Off
45(Confirmed actual layoffs)
Organization Type
government_provincial
Source
News Media
Organization
Nova Scotia Community College

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Sources (11 articles)

N.S. government won't release details on civil service cuts until next year

CBC·May 14, 2026

Nova Scotia Community College cutting 91 positions to balance budget

PNI Atlantic News·May 6, 2026

NSCC eliminates 91 positions as it grapples with $15M deficit

CBC·May 6, 2026

Nova Scotia Community College cutting 91 positions after $15M shortfall

CTV News·May 6, 2026

Cuts to education sector made ‘without forethought’: N.S. NDP

CityNews Halifax·May 11, 2026

NSCC Layoffs Hit 45 Workers as $15M Deficit Forces a Painful Reset

Unite with Priti·May 14, 2026

NSCC will still have high-quality classes, says minister after job cuts

Your South Shore·May 8, 2026

NSCC will still have high-quality classes, says minister after job cuts

Country 103.5·May 8, 2026

NDP critic says NSCC job cuts ‘devastating’

Country 103.5·May 11, 2026

NSCC calls 91 job losses ‘necessary’ to balance budget as staff and students voice concerns

Global News·May 7, 2026
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