Two days after deep staff and program cuts were announced, the Laurentian University Faculty Association has ratified its collective agreement — but its president says it was done under duress. Laurentian University officials say the target date for completion of the key components of its financial restructuring plan is April 30. While we were fighting for Laurentian's faculty, staff and students, Minister Romano stood by and did nothing." "Laurentian University and their community needs long-term, stable funding to ensure that no student's education and no jobs will be affected. "What has transpired at Laurentian University sets a disturbing precedent for the administration of post-secondary education in the province of Ontario."

Source: CBC News April 14, 2021 17:31 UTC