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(Planned or forecast layoffs)
- Organization Type
- government_federal
- Source
- News Media
Company Info
All Government of Canada layoffs →- Organization
- Government of Canada
Other Government Layoffs in Canada
Canada Revenue Agency Layoffs 2026
Canada-wide, Canada
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Layoffs 2026
Newfoundland, Canada
Pesticides Regulatory Directorate at Health Canada Layoffs 2026
Canada-wide, Canada
Children's Aid Society London and Middlesex Layoffs 2026
Ontario, Canada
Global Affairs Canada Layoffs 2026
Canada-wide, Canada