More than 8,000 federal jobs to be cut across 24 departments

The Treasury Board reported that 8,230 employee roles and 425 executive positions in 24 core federal departments are to be eliminated, and 23,063 workforce notices have been issued to employees reported as at risk.

Federal officials announced reductions to the core public service workforce. The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat released figures showing cuts across 24 departments. The changes are part of the Canada Strong Budget 2025 plan to reduce 28,000 positions by 2029. Departments reported 8,230 employee roles and 425 executive positions will be eliminated. Key details: - 8,230 employee positions and 425 executive positions in 24 core departments are reported as being eliminated. - The government says 23,063 workforce notices have been issued to employees that their positions may be affected or at risk. - Health Canada is reported as set to cut 1,056 employees and 36 manager positions; Employment and Social Development Canada is reported as set to cut 931 employees and 39 management positions. - The figures do not include all federal entities; the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced 587 position cuts, and the Canadian Museum of History and Canadian War Museum reported a combined 67 positions to be cut. Summary: The reported reductions affect thousands of federal public servants and form part of a wider expenditure review aimed at finding savings. Notices have been issued to many employees. Undetermined at this time.