Layoffs Canada

Government of Canada Layoffs 2026 — 12,000 Jobs Cut in Canada

12,000
employees affected
Media Report

Federal departments and agencies plan to cut more than 12,000 full-time equivalent positions over the next three years as part of the Carney government's spending review. Specific cuts include 1,793 positions at Public Services and Procurement Canada, 900 jobs at Statistics Canada, and 942 at Health Canada, with additional reductions across multiple other federal agencies.

Key Facts

Announced Date
March 21, 2026
Province
Canada-wide
Industry
Government
Laid Off
12,000
Company Type
government
Source
News Media

Company Info

English Name
Government of Canada

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Raw Data (10 source articles)

Public servant ‘scared’ to retire due to problems with Phoenix pay system

Toronto Star·Mar 22, 2026

Here’s where 15,000 federal public service jobs will be cut over 3 years

BNN Bloomberg·Mar 23, 2026

N.S. premier popularity drops amid controversial budget cuts, partial reversal

CTV News·Mar 21, 2026

Will forecasts for public service job cuts actually be met?

Ottawa Citizen·Mar 23, 2026

Across-the-board executive job cuts won't address 'staggering' growth in bureaucracy's upper ranks, says ex-civil servant

The Hill Times·Mar 21, 2026

Federal departments, agencies to shed 12,000 full-time equivalent positions

talentcanada.ca·Mar 23, 2026

Federal departments, agencies to shed 12,000 full-time equivalent positions

Global News·Mar 21, 2026

Ottawa’s federal job-cuts could tighten student job market

thefulcrum.ca·Mar 23, 2026

Here’s where 15,000 federal public service jobs will be cut over 3 years

CTV News·Mar 23, 2026

Will forecasts for public service job cuts actually be met?

Yahoo News Canada·Mar 23, 2026