Since 2024, public post-secondary institutions in BC have cut or suspended over 180 programs, laid off more than 1,300 faculty and countless contract staff and closed over 45 student services. 19 out of 25 of them are projected to operate at a loss with an estimated $300 million annual shortfall.
Bojan Stanojlovic
BC’s public post-secondary education system is facing its worst funding crisis in history. @verosioufi.bsky.social captures a critical moment in time for the sector. She traces the historical throughlines and outlines a path forward where PSE = public infrastructure.
bcpolicy.ca/post-secondary
British Columbia’s public post-secondary education system is facing its worst funding crisis in history. This report captures a critical moment in time for BC’s public post-secondary education sector....
