Federal budget 2026 silent on student affordability and public funding shortfall in post-secondary education

National Post · GlobeNewswire · 2026-11-06 16:12 UTC

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Although the federal budget acknowledges post-secondary institutions as “pillars of knowledge and

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Although the federal budget acknowledges post-secondary institutions as “pillars of knowledge and drivers of prosperity,” there are no new measures for students or academic staff.

“Post-secondary education is essential to help Canadians and Canada get ahead, yet Budget 2026 does not meet the moment. There is no new support for students struggling with costs, or for institutions shedding programs and jobs,” says David Robinson, executive director of the Canadian Association of University Teachers.

Since December 2025, at least 15,000 post-secondary jobs have been lost, and over 600 programs have been cut.

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