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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Layoffs 2025 — 3,300 Jobs Cut in Canada

3,300
employees affected
Media Report

Canada's Immigration Department announced plans to eliminate 3,300 jobs, representing over 20 per cent of its workforce, following a freeze on contract employee hiring. An additional 300 positions will be eliminated over three years, exacerbating existing application backlogs and processing delays across immigration programs.

Key Facts

Announced Date
January 1, 2025
Province
Canada-wide
Industry
Government
Laid Off
3,300
Percentage
20%
Company Type
government
Source
News Media

Company Info

English Name
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Total Employees
11,148

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Raw Data (1 source article)

Canada’s immigration backlogs and processing times grow a year after job cuts. Now, 300 more positions face the axe

Toronto Star·Jan 28, 2026