Layoffs Canada

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.

Announced Date
April 6, 2026
Province
Canada-wide
Industry
Government
Laid Off
68,000
Organization Type
government_federal
Source
News Media
Organization
Government of Canada

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