SFU layoffs

This is a wide photo of Convocation Mall facing westward. The photo is taken on a bright, sunny day, and also features the library and Student Union Building.
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What does the international student cap mean for SFU and Canada?

Peak Web July 8, 2025

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer On June 17, SFU president Joy Johnson announced that more layoffs are likely in the university’s future, largely attributing these cuts to the Canadian government’s cap on international students. This news comes after the university already laid off close to 100 staff last summer — a tally that has only grown since. “Just this week [of June 23] alone, five APSA members have lost their jobs,” Ben Boyle, Administrative and Professional Staff Association (APSA) president, told The Peak. The Peak also corresponded with SFU and Migrant Students United Vancouver (MSUV) to learn more about how…

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Concerns raised regarding recent SFU layoffs

Peak Web July 13, 2024

By: Michelle Young, Copy Editor This summer, SFU laid off nearly 100 staff and eliminated positions citing budget concerns. Some of those positions included administrative staff, such as jobs in Student Services — including positions in SFU Health and Counselling…

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