By Lepold Koff and Vikki Poirier Picture taken by: David Bell Conestoga College’s crisis of leadership has played itself out on the pages of the Record over the last three years, but has been evident to those of us who work at the college for much longer. While we welcome the news that Ontario has removed the Conestoga College Board of Governors and appointed Linda Franklin as Administrator, this dramatic step would not have been necessary had the provincial government been paying attention. ...

READ FULL ARTICLE: https://opseu.org/media-release-opseu-sefpo-calls-for-greater-accountability-in-college-governance-structures-following-government-appointed-administrator-at-conestoga-college/ May 8, 2026 Toronto, ON – The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) is condemning yesterday’s unprecedented announcement that the Ford government is putting Conestoga College under the administration of supervisor Linda Franklin. The union is calling for more transparency and...

By Shelby Knox Published: May 07, 2026 at 4:38PM EDT READ FULL ARTICLE: https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article/administrator-appointed-to-conestoga-college-after-audit-uncovers-egregious-financial-decisions/ The Ontario government is stepping in after an audit uncovered concerns about significant financial misuse and governance failings at Conestoga College. The school’s board of governors has been relieved of their duties and the province has named Linda Franklin as administrator for...