Just this week, Conestoga College has issued nearly 400 layoff notices. Local 238 had a virtual meeting early Thursday afternoon where the layoffs to support staff were announced. (John Dalusong/CBC News)‘It’s devastating,’ staff member saysVikki Poirier is the president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 238, representing Conestoga's support staff. Need to 'align resources,' college saysCBC News reached out to Conestoga College for comments on how the layoffs will affect program courses and student services. We're going to take action, whatever it might be.”To date, Conestoga College has laid off more than 550 employees.

Source: CBC News December 20, 2025 11:47 UTC