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Concordia defers sabbaticals, offers retirement program due to foreign student drop

Published Nov 7, 2025 at 3:44pm

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Concordia defers sabbaticals, offers retirement program due to foreign student drop

Concordia University's downtown campus is seen Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz ryr

Concordia University says it's deferring sabbaticals and won't be renewing some teaching contracts in response to federal and provincial immigration policies.

The university in Montreal says provincial funding cuts for international students have also played a role in its decision.

Concordia announced the cost-saving measures in a budget update earlier this week.

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