Government of Canada Layoffs 2025 — 28,000 Jobs Cut in Canada
The Canadian federal government has begun notifying public servants of possible job cuts as part of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review, with plans to cut 28,000 positions and achieve $60 billion in savings by 2029. The goal is to reduce the federal public service from 357,965 employees (as of March 31, 2025) to 330,000 by 2028-29 through job cuts, attrition, and early retirements, with approximately 68,000 early retirement notices already issued to public servants.
Key Facts
All Government layoffs →- Announced Date
- December 5, 2025
- Province
- Canada-wide
- Industry
- Government
- Laid Off
- ~28,000(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
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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