Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Layoffs 2026 — 800 Jobs Cut in Canada
800
employees affected
Media Report
The federal government's plan to reduce the public service by 15 per cent over three years will result in more than 800 positions being cut at Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). The cuts threaten Canada's Arctic science research capabilities, including long-term monitoring of toxins and contaminants that inform international environmental treaties and policies.
Key Facts
All Government layoffs →- Announced Date
- March 8, 2026
- Province
- Canada-wide
- Industry
- Government
- Laid Off
- 800
- Percentage
- 15%
- Organization Type
- government
- Source
- News Media
- Organization
- Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Total Employees
- 8,778
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