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McGill University Cuts Track Programs Amid Financial Crisis

11/26/2025

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McGill University will discontinue its men's and women's track and field programs, along with 23 other varsity teams, starting in the 2026-27 school year.
Internal and external audits found unsustainable resource management due to financial constraints and declining international student enrollment.
Athletes and coaches expressed shock, saying they were blindsided by the lack of consultation.
Athletics Canada urged McGill to reconsider, citing the broader impact on athlete development across Canada.

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McGill University will discontinue its men's and women's track and field programs, along with 23 other varsity teams, starting in the 2026-27 school year.
Internal and external audits found unsustainable resource management due to financial constraints and declining international student enrollment.
Athletes and coaches expressed shock, saying they were blindsided by the lack of consultation.
Athletics Canada urged McGill to reconsider, citing the broader impact on athlete development across Canada.