Pesticides Regulatory Directorate at Health Canada Layoffs 2026 — 47 Jobs Cut in Canada
47
employees affected
Media Report
The Pesticides Regulatory Directorate at Health Canada has experienced 47 job cuts, representing 12 percent of its workforce. The directorate, described by scientists as 'overloaded,' was hit with these cuts as the Carney government prepared to dismantle pesticide rules.
Key Facts
All Government layoffs →- Announced Date
- June 16, 2026
- Province
- Canada-wide
- Industry
- Government
- Laid Off
- 47(Confirmed actual layoffs)
- Percentage
- 12%
- Organization Type
- government_federal
- Source
- News Media
- Organization
- Pesticides Regulatory Directorate at Health Canada
- Total Employees
- 392
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