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Government of British Columbia

2,000
employees affected
Media Report
Retrospective

Premier David Eby announced that 2,000 public service jobs have been eliminated as part of an expenditure management and efficiency review, with more cuts expected in the 2026 budget. The province is targeting administrative positions that do not support front-line service delivery while facing an $11.2 billion deficit.

Key Facts

Announced Date
February 9, 2026
Province
British Columbia
Industry
Government
Laid Off
2,000
Company Type
government
Source
News Media

Company Info

English Name
Government of British Columbia

Raw Data (1 source article)

Eby says 2,000 public service jobs cut and counting as B.C. faces $11.2B deficit

CBC·Feb 9, 2026