Jan 12 – Jan 18, 2026

Memorial University announced a restructuring effective March 1, 2026, reducing the number of vice-president positions from seven to three, resulting in one employee being laid off. The position of vice president, external relations and advancement, held by Lisa Browne, was eliminated as part of the university's response to a $24-25 million deficit caused by declining enrollment and rising costs.

Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada is eliminating 28 positions (26 employees and 2 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 28 currently filled positions (26 employees and 2 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 41 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (39 to employees, 2 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 679 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is eliminating 665 positions (649 employees and 16 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 507 currently filled positions (500 employees and 7 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 1,043 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (1,036 to employees, 7 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 5,690 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Correctional Service Canada is eliminating 419 positions (406 employees and 13 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 302 currently filled positions (295 employees and 7 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 620 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (611 to employees, 9 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 18,902 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Employment and Social Development Canada is eliminating 5,411 positions (5,313 employees and 98 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 970 currently filled positions (931 employees and 39 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 3,075 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (3,028 to employees, 47 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 42,520 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Environment and Climate Change Canada is eliminating 838 positions (801 employees and 37 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 594 currently filled positions (565 employees and 29 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 1,035 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (998 to employees, 37 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 8,778 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Global Affairs Canada is eliminating 840 positions (780 employees and 60 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 543 currently filled positions (483 employees and 60 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 3,715 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (3,309 to employees, 406 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 7,657 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2, Phase 3 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is eliminating 334 positions (321 employees and 13 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 172 currently filled positions (159 employees and 13 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 436 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (417 to employees, 19 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 11,148 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2, Phase 3 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is eliminating 767 positions (724 employees and 43 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 290 currently filled positions (265 employees and 25 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 534 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (509 to employees, 25 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 8,198 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2, Phase 3 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Public Services and Procurement Canada is eliminating 1,090 positions (1,022 employees and 68 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 761 currently filled positions (722 employees and 39 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 1,153 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (1,114 to employees, 39 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 18,936 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Statistics Canada is eliminating 900 positions (887 employees and 13 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 764 currently filled positions (764 employees) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 3,274 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (3,274 to employees, 0 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 7,582 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Treasury Board Secretariat is eliminating 294 positions (262 employees and 32 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 202 currently filled positions (183 employees and 19 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 319 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (292 to employees, 27 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 2,374 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Canada School of Public Service is eliminating 66 positions (54 employees and 12 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 19 currently filled positions (16 employees and 3 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 20 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (17 to employees, 3 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 597 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre plans to eliminate 15 jobs at its long-term care facility (Royal Ottawa Place) and an additional 5 jobs elsewhere, affecting nurses and personal support workers. The union CUPE 942 warns the cuts will negatively impact care for patients with serious mental health issues, while the hospital disputes this and claims the staffing changes reflect regular business operations.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is eliminating 65 positions (65 employees) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 41 currently filled positions (41 employees) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 82 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (82 to employees, 0 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 579 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Canadian Heritage is eliminating 180 positions (165 employees and 15 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 120 currently filled positions (112 employees and 8 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 352 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (344 to employees, 8 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 1,910 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Justice Canada is eliminating 234 positions (197 employees and 37 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 168 currently filled positions (130 employees and 38 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 381 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (318 to employees, 63 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 5,608 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Public Safety Canada is eliminating 377 positions (346 employees and 31 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 357 currently filled positions (326 employees and 31 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 649 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (588 to employees, 61 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 1,789 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Shared Services Canada is eliminating 728 positions (699 employees and 29 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 477 currently filled positions (448 employees and 29 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 1,339 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (1,290 to employees, 49 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 9,183 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada is eliminating 187 positions (154 employees and 33 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 101 currently filled positions (81 employees and 20 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 215 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (188 to employees, 27 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 1,667 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2, Phase 3 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is eliminating 946 positions (901 employees and 45 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 592 currently filled positions (569 employees and 23 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 1,133 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (1,101 to employees, 32 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 6,526 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Health Canada is eliminating 1,092 positions (1,056 employees and 36 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 1,092 currently filled positions (1,056 employees and 36 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 2,088 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (2,052 to employees, 36 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 9,628 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.

Transport Canada is eliminating 607 positions (573 employees and 34 executives) as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Expenditure Review (Budget 2025). This total includes vacant positions, projected attrition, and positions to be eliminated through formal workforce adjustment. Of these, 466 currently filled positions (439 employees and 27 executives) are undergoing formal Workforce Adjustment (WFA) or Career Transition (CT) proceedings — the most direct indicator of employees facing displacement. 1,581 "affected" or "at-risk" status letters have been issued (1,520 to employees, 61 to executives). These notices indicate potential impact and do not necessarily result in departure from the public service. The organization employs 6,666 people in the core public administration as of March 2025. Notifications were issued in Phase 2, Phase 3 of the Government of Canada's workforce reduction process.