Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
2,421
employees affected
Media Report
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced the closure of the Lacombe Research and Development Centre, a historic agricultural research station established in 1907, affecting more than 1,000 employees across multiple sites as part of federal public service workforce reduction efforts. The closure is expected to significantly impact agricultural research capacity, innovation, and producer support across rural Alberta and Canada, eliminating decades of continuous research data crucial to food security and climate resilience.
Key Facts
- Announced Date
- February 6, 2026
- Province
- National
- City
- Lacombe
- Industry
- Other
- Laid Off
- 2,421
- Company Type
- government
- Source
- News Media
Company Info
- English Name
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Total Employees
- 5,690