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Union questions why Global Affairs issuing layoff warnings before policy review

by The Canadian Press January 28, 2026

written by The Canadian Press January 28, 2026

By Dylan Robertson and Catherine Morrison Thousands of employees at Global Affairs Canada have been issued notices warning they may lose their jobs, months before a foreign policy review is completed to give the department updated priorities. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said the department ...

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