The mysterious absences and then the firing of Kwantlen Polytechnic University‘s just-hired President, Dr. Bruce Choy, has increased anxiety among faculty, staff, and leadership already shaken by Wednesday’s announcement of new layoffs.

The latest round of layoffs comes as the Kwantlen continues to grapple with declining international enrolment that has contributed to a “sharp decline in revenue.” KPU has campuses in Surrey (largest), Richmond, Cloverdale and Langley. In fiscal year 2026, KPU reported international student enrolment fell by nearly 4,500, compared to fiscal year 2024 when the federal government capped the number of student visas being issued. … As a result, KPU made a number of cuts in administration, faculty and union positions, while also freezing overtime and discretionary spending.

My old union has some serious questions about all of this.

It will be no hayride for the person who becomes Kwantlen’s *next* president!