Layoffs Canada

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Layoffs 2026 — 600 Jobs Cut in Canada

~600
employees affected
Media Report

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency will cut approximately 600 jobs according to the Agriculture Union. The cuts come as food safety concerns mount, with recalls increasing 150 percent between 2013 and 2023.

Announced Date
May 20, 2026
Province
Canada-wide
Industry
Agriculture
Laid Off
~600(Planned or forecast layoffs)
Organization Type
government_federal
Source
News Media
Organization
Canadian Food Inspection Agency

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Sources (6 articles)

Opposition, unions fear federal cuts could undermine food security

NanaimoNewsNOW·May 21, 2026

Opposition, unions fear federal cuts could undermine food security

CityNews Toronto·May 20, 2026

Opposition, unions fear federal cuts could undermine food security

CityNews Halifax·May 21, 2026

Opposition, unions fear federal cuts could undermine food security

Penticton Herald·May 20, 2026

Opposition, unions fear federal cuts could undermine food security

CFJC Today Kamloops·May 20, 2026

CAN: Opposition, unions fear federal cuts could undermine food security

Vertical Farm Daily·May 25, 2026