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.
Key Facts
All Government layoffs →- 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
Company Info
All Global Affairs Canada layoffs →- Organization
- Global Affairs Canada
- Total Employees
- 7,657
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