Government of Canada Layoffs 2025 — 16,000 Jobs Cut in Canada
The federal government's Budget 2025 includes plans to cut 16,000 full-time equivalent positions across dozens of departments over the next three fiscal years, with the goal of reducing the federal public service to 333,000 employees by 2029. Major savings targets include the Canada Revenue Agency ($4.1B), Housing/Infrastructure/Communities ($5.4B), and Veterans Affairs ($4.1B), achieved through program closures, operational efficiencies, and increased AI automation.
Key Facts
All Government layoffs →- Announced Date
- November 7, 2025
- Province
- Canada-wide
- Industry
- Government
- Laid Off
- ~16,000(Planned or forecast layoffs)
- Organization Type
- government
- Source
- News Media
Company Info
All Government of Canada layoffs →- Organization
- Government of Canada
Other Government Layoffs in Canada
Government of Canada Layoffs 2026
Canada-wide, Canada
Canada Revenue Agency Layoffs 2026
Canada-wide, Canada
Nova Scotia Government Layoffs 2026
Nova Scotia, Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Layoffs 2026
Canada-wide, Canada
B.C.'s Agricultural Land Commission Layoffs 2026
British Columbia, Canada