Algonquin College Looking to Cut Another 30 Programs in 2026

Algonquin College looking at cutting 30 programs to address funding shortfalls

Academic programs affected include journalism, financial services, paralegal, and hotel and restaurant management

Algonquin College plans to cut 30 more programs

Algonquin College says it plans to phase out dozens of programs by not enrolling new students starting this fall term. Like last year's cuts, it blames both provincial and federal decisions.

Algonquin College looking to cut another 30 programs in 2026

Staff at Ottawa’s Algonquin College say a recommendation is being made to the college’s Board of Governors next month that could see up to 30 programs cut at the school.

30 more programs on the chopping block at Algonquin College

Deep cuts came last year. New recommended cuts reflect shifts in demand, changes in federal policy, provincial funding and industry demand.

Algonquin College recommends further program suspensions to Board of Governors

Reporting by Amanda Mcleod, Reilly Armstrong, Kindra Paul, Tyson Purvis, Ryan Harkness, Pedro Mendez, Mohamed Abdallah Jbili, Tyrell Taylor and Madelene Mcneely Algonquin College students received an email Monday morning from senior vice-president Julie Beauchamp announcing recommendations to suspend up to 30 academic programs. “At the upcoming Feb. 23, 2026 meeting of the College’s Board of Governors, we will be bringing forward a recommendatio…