Head of public service says programs, staff will be cut as government seeks savings

Canadian Public Service to Cut Programs and Staff

Canada's top bureaucrat warns that the budget's spending reduction target will lead to cuts in programs and jobs in the public service.

The federal budget aims to lower program spending and administration costs by about $60 billion over the next five years.

The plan will lead to reductions in some programs and the cancellation of others.

According to Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Sabia, reduced spending will inevitably shrink the size of the public service.

The government intends to have 10 per cent fewer federal employees in four years.
This amounts to a loss of about 40,000 jobs from the peak of 368,000 jobs two years ago.

The government aims to trim the payroll through attrition, but some positions will be cut.

Author's summary: Canada's public service to cut programs and staff due to budget reductions.

Sudbury.com — 2025-11-05