Government of Canada Layoffs 2026 — 12,000 Jobs Cut in Canada
~12,000
employees affected
Media Report
Federal departments and agencies plan to cut more than 12,000 full-time equivalent positions over the next three years as part of the Carney government's spending review. Specific cuts include 1,793 positions at Public Services and Procurement Canada, 900 jobs at Statistics Canada, and 942 at Health Canada, with additional reductions across multiple other federal agencies.
Key Facts
All Government layoffs →- Announced Date
- March 21, 2026
- Province
- Canada-wide
- Industry
- Government
- Laid Off
- ~12,000(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
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