Fears of job cuts at McGill University

There is growing concern over the financial situation at McGill University raising speculation of potential job cuts, reports the Montreal Gazette.

McGill provost Anthony Masi warned union leaders in a meeting Wednesday that nothing was safe, including jobs.

At risk are people without job security.

Masi stated that the $124 million cut to universities in December following the cancelled tuition increases were a huge blow.

The government recently announced that universities must make at least 50 per cent of their imposed cuts in this fiscal year.

Failing to meet this would mean losing the last of this year’s installment.

McGill could lose a further $32 million if they fail to meet the government’s demands.

Many are worried about how the potential job cuts will affect students and learning.

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STORY WRITTEN BY: AISHA SAMU