Layoffs Canada

Global Affairs Canada Layoffs 2026 — 343 Jobs Cut in Canada

~343
employees affected
Media Report

Global Affairs Canada is cutting 343 rotational diplomatic positions abroad (10.6% reduction) while cutting only 3.5% of non-rotational positions based in Canada. The department is also planning to reduce foreign worker postings by 754 positions (13.8% reduction) over the next three years, with most cuts occurring in 2026.

Announced Date
May 20, 2026
Province
Canada-wide
Industry
Government
Laid Off
~343(Planned or forecast layoffs)
Percentage
10.6%
Organization Type
government_federal
Source
News Media
Organization
Global Affairs Canada
Total Employees
7,657

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Sources (4 articles)

Global Affairs numbers show disproportionate level of cuts to staff based overseas

Times Colonist·May 21, 2026

Global Affairs data shows federal job cuts hit positions abroad hardest

Global News·May 20, 2026

Global Affairs is cutting overseas jobs at three times the rate of those based in Canada, data show

The Globe and Mail·May 20, 2026

Global Affairs data shows federal job cuts hit positions abroad hardest - National

Global News·May 20, 2026