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Layoffs announced at Saskatchewan Polytechnic

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Layoffs have been announced at all Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses in the province.

The school said in a statement 19 full-time and part-time staff have received layoff notices – seven academic staff and 12 professional services employees.

A Sask Polytech spokesperson said the reduction represents a .94 per cent reduction in its workforce, and came as part of its annual review.

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“It is critical that we remain focused on the future and on our mission to educate students, and provide skilled and successful graduates,” Sask Polytech said in a statement.

The school said careful management of vacancies, including out-of-scope positions, will be undertaken.

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The Saskatchewan government did not increase funding for post-secondary institutions in its 2019-20 budget. The school has not said if that was a factor in announcing the layoffs.

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