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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.

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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Sources (2 articles)

Budget cuts at Environment and Climate Change Canada threaten Arctic science

The Conversation·Mar 8, 2026

On Thin Ice: Budget cuts at federal environment ministry threaten Arctic science

The Environment Journal·Mar 30, 2026