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Nova Scotia Community College Layoffs 2026 — 147 Jobs Cut in Nova Scotia, Canada

~147
employees affected
Media Report

Nova Scotia's Department of Education is reducing 3% of school staff (147 positions) as part of broader public service cuts. The province is eliminating 69 specialized teaching positions such as literacy specialists and math coaches, with 8 additional Nova Scotia Teachers Union roles eliminated and one speech language pathologist vacancy unfilled for one year.

Announced Date
May 31, 2026
Province
Nova Scotia
Industry
Education
Laid Off
~147(Planned or forecast layoffs)
Percentage
3%
Organization Type
government_provincial
Source
News Media
Organization
Nova Scotia Community College

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Sources (1 article)

With school violence on the rise, teachers say cuts will further strain classrooms

CBC·May 31, 2026