Ottawa Unveils 2025 Federal Budget: 40,000 Public Service Jobs Cut
The federal government announced plans in its 2025 budget to reduce approximately 40,000 public service positions by 2028-29 as part of cost-saving measures.
“Canadians have been tightening their belt for quite some time, and it’s quite natural that [Ottawa] do the same,” Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said on November 1.
Details on specific spending cuts will emerge in the coming months from individual departments. This workforce reduction aligns with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s objective to secure nearly $60 billion in internal savings.
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Related Topics
- Chrystia Freeland’s resignation as Finance Minister before the 2024 fiscal update
- Current layoffs across Canadian employers and impacted sectors
Author’s note: The Canadian government is undertaking significant public sector downsizing to address fiscal challenges while providing legal resources for affected workers.