Canadian Food Inspection Agency Layoffs 2026 — 1,371 Jobs Cut in Canada

1,371

employees affected

Media Report

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency will cut 1,371 jobs as part of the government's cost-cutting exercise, according to the Agriculture Union. The union warns the cuts will lead to a looming food safety crisis and increased foodborne illnesses and disease in livestock and poultry.

Key Facts

Announced Date: January 28, 2026
Province: Canada-wide
City: Ottawa
Industry: Government
Laid Off: 1,371
Company Type: government
Source: News Media

Company Info

English Name: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

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Raw Data (7 source articles)

Food safety agency cuts hundreds of jobs despite fears it can't protect Canadians' food

Canada's National Observer·Jan 28, 2026

Scale of public service job losses in Manitoba still uncertain: federal workers union

CBC·Jan 31, 2026

Canadian Food Inspection Agency cutting more than 1,300 jobs, union says

The Globe and Mail·Jan 28, 2026

587 jobs to be cut at Canadian Food Inspection Agency

CTV News·Jan 30, 2026

Canadian Food Inspection Agency hit by job cuts

Farmtario·Jan 28, 2026

Food inspection agency to cut more than 1,300 jobs, says union

BNN Bloomberg·Jan 28, 2026

Canadian government agency cutting 1,300 jobs, says union

INsauga·Jan 28, 2026