By Fakiha Baig Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says it is closing seven of its research operations as part of the federal government’s efforts …
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Almost 10,000 federal workers were told this week they may be laid off: unions
By Catherine Morrison Almost 10,000 federal public servants have received notices in the past week warning them that their jobs may be cut, …
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Critics, pollsters warn Canadians are wary of AI, want government to set guardrails
By Anja Karadeglija The federal government is set to launch its new national artificial intelligence strategy soon — but critics say it hasn’t …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLayoffs
Layoff notices sent to thousands of federal government workers
By Catherine Morrison Thousands of workers across the federal public service have received notices that their jobs may be cut, many of them …
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Federal public servants face layoffs while consultant spending continues: Union
Major workforce reductions hit multiple federal departments this week, with employees at Shared Services Canada and Statistics Canada among those receiving layoff …
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By Catherine Morrison Statistics Canada says it will be cutting around 850 of its staff along with 12 per cent of its executive …
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Federal departments are issuing workforce reduction notices on a scale not seen in decades, according to the union representing more than 85,000 …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Ottawa opens $16.5 million in funding for workplace equity and harassment prevention
The federal government is now accepting proposals for projects aimed at improving equity and preventing harassment in federally regulated workplaces, with $16.5 …
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Treasury Board minister silent on details of plan to shrink federal public service
By Catherine Morrison Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali says the federal government hasn’t worked out details of its plans to cut the bureaucracy …
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Hundreds of public servants to learn about job cuts in the new year
By Catherine Morrison Federal public servants are expected to learn about job cuts in their departments when they return from their holiday break. …


