Federal Budget: Government Plans Major Public Service Cuts
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has expressed serious concern regarding the federal government's Budget 2025, which proposes significant reductions in essential public services, the elimination of over 40,000 federal public service jobs, and the weakening of collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of workers.
Impact on Public Services and Workers
Despite the demands of a growing and aging population, the budget intends to cut vital programs and services over the next three years. It also aims to replace many workers with artificial intelligence as part of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review (CER).
“These deep public service cuts will hurt workers, families and communities across Canada,” said PSAC National President Sharon DeSousa.
She warned that Canadians should expect longer delays for passports, employment insurance, and child care benefits, increased unanswered calls at the Canada Revenue Agency, reduced efforts in public health and food safety, and a government less responsive to ordinary citizens’ needs.
Concerns Over Government Priorities
Rather than strengthening frontline services and supporting the workforce that keeps the country functioning, the government is focusing on further job cuts and implementing AI chatbots, which could weaken Canada’s social safety net.
Summary
The Public Service Alliance of Canada condemns Budget 2025’s deep service reductions and workforce cuts, highlighting the negative impact on Canadian families and government responsiveness.
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