Layoffs Canada

Health Canada Layoffs 2026 — 2,500 Jobs Cut in Canada

~2,500
employees affected
Media Report

Health Canada announces up to 2,500 job cuts (approximately 15% of its workforce) as part of a federal budget-driven cost-reduction and digital transformation strategy. The layoffs will be phased beginning Fall 2026 and will impact pharmaceutical regulatory teams, epidemiology and surveillance units, and Indigenous health initiatives.

Announced Date
April 13, 2026
Effective Date
October 1, 2026
Province
Canada-wide
Industry
Government
Laid Off
~2,500(Planned or forecast layoffs)
Percentage
15%
Organization Type
government_federal
Source
News Media
Organization
Health Canada

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Health Canada Layoffs in 2026: How Many Jobs Could Be Cut and What It Means for Canadians

physicalactivitystrategy.ca·Apr 13, 2026