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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