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Federal Government of Canada Layoffs 2025 — 64,000 Jobs Cut in Canada

64,000
employees affected
Media Report

A think tank has called on the federal government to cut 64,000 public service jobs. The announcement was made on August 8, 2025, and applies to Canada's federal public service workforce nationally.

Key Facts

Announced Date
August 8, 2025
Province
Canada-wide
City
Ottawa
Industry
Government
Laid Off
64,000
Company Type
government
Source
News Media

Company Info

English Name
Federal Government of Canada

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Raw Data (3 source articles)

Federal government plans to reduce size of public service through attrition: minister

CTV News·Aug 14, 2025

Think tank calls on federal government to cut 64,000 public service jobs

CTV News·Aug 8, 2025

Chris Selley: What did we get for 100,000 new federal civil servants?

National Post·Aug 1, 2025