Cambrian College in Sudbury has suspended intake for six additional programs after an earlier pause on ten, citing a “catastrophic” decline in international student enrollment following IRCC’s new post-graduate work permit rules.

The college now faces a projected $1.4 million deficit for 2025–2026, ending a decade of surpluses. Enrollment of international students dropped to 1,430 from 2,631 last year, while domestic numbers rose only slightly.

Affected programs include Business Analytics, Marketing Management, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Safety and Security, Fitness and Health Promotion, and Community and Justice Services. Cambrian says the changes, which made many college-level programs ineligible for work permits, have devastated programs once reliant on international students. President Kristine Morrissey emphasized that the suspensions are temporary and could be reversed if federal policy changes.

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