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Thompson Rivers University Layoffs 2026 — 150 Jobs Cut in British Columbia, Canada

150
employees affected
Media Report
Retrospective

Thompson Rivers University has shed more than 10% of its workforce in the last 15 months due to a 26% drop in international enrolment caused by federal immigration policy changes. The university expects to slash an additional $25 million from next year's budget, with ongoing layoffs and potential elimination of five academic student services due to unfilled retirements and sabbaticals.

Announced Date
March 10, 2026
Effective Date
November 1, 2025
Province
British Columbia
City
Kamloops
Industry
Education
Laid Off
150
Percentage
10%
Organization Type
government
Source
News Media
Organization
Thompson Rivers University
Total Employees
1,500

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Sources (2 articles)

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Castanet Kamloops·Mar 10, 2026

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