Government of Canada Layoffs 2025 — 16,000 Jobs Cut in Canada
The federal government's Budget 2025 includes plans to cut 16,000 full-time equivalent positions across dozens of departments over the next three fiscal years, with the goal of reducing the federal public service to 333,000 employees by 2029. Major savings targets include the Canada Revenue Agency ($4.1B), Housing/Infrastructure/Communities ($5.4B), and Veterans Affairs ($4.1B), achieved through program closures, operational efficiencies, and increased AI automation.
Key Facts
All Government layoffs →- Announced Date
- November 7, 2025
- Province
- Canada-wide
- Industry
- Government
- Laid Off
- ~16,000(Planned or forecast layoffs)
- Organization Type
- government_federal
- Source
- News Media
Company Info
All Government of Canada layoffs →- Organization
- Government of Canada
Other Government Layoffs in Canada
Children's Aid Society London and Middlesex Layoffs 2026
Ontario, Canada
Global Affairs Canada Layoffs 2026
Canada-wide, Canada
Correctional Service Canada Layoffs 2026
Canada-wide, Canada
Canada Border Services Agency Layoffs 2026
Canada-wide, Canada
Library and Archives Canada Layoffs 2026
Ontario, Canada