Government of Canada Layoffs 2026 — 68,000 Jobs Cut in Canada
68,000
employees affected
Media Report
The Canadian federal government is offering an Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) program to approximately 68,000 federal public servants, allowing eligible employees to retire up to five years early without pension penalties. The $1.5 billion program over five years is part of a broader strategy to reduce the size of the federal public service, with applications due by July 24, 2026.
Key Facts
All Government layoffs →- Announced Date
- April 6, 2026
- Province
- Canada-wide
- Industry
- Government
- Laid Off
- 68,000
- Organization Type
- government_federal
- Source
- News Media
Company Info
All Government of Canada layoffs →- Organization
- Government of Canada
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Global Affairs Canada Layoffs 2026
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