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Transport Canada

466
employees affected
Media Report

Transport Canada is cutting 439 employee positions and 27 executive positions as part of a broader federal government spending reduction plan targeting $60 billion in cuts over five years. The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees warns that reductions in inspection services and dangerous goods oversight could create public safety risks for Canadians.

Key Facts

Announced Date
February 9, 2026
Province
National
Industry
Government
Laid Off
466
Percentage
6.59%
Company Type
government
Source
News Media

Company Info

English Name
Transport Canada

Raw Data (5 source articles)

Union warns job cuts at Transport Canada place ‘Canadians at increased risk’

CTV News·Feb 9, 2026

Union warns of public safety risks as Transport Canada cuts jobs

St. Albert Gazette·Feb 9, 2026

Union warns of public safety risks as Transport Canada cuts jobs

CityNews Edmonton·Feb 9, 2026

Transport Canada job cuts could lead to public safety risks, union warns - National

Global News·Feb 9, 2026

Union warns of public safety risks as Transport Canada cuts jobs

MSN·Feb 9, 2026