O-Train Line 2 and 4 Service Disrupted in Ottawa
Ottawa's O-Train Line 2 and Line 4 experienced a service disruption on December 28, 2025. Get the latest details on the transit issue affecting the capital.
Category : Search result: public service layoffs
Top federal department blasted for secrecy on layoff numbers
Canada's largest public-sector union accuses the Privy Council Office of hypocrisy for refusing to disclose how many staff received potential layoff notices. Get the full story on the transparency clash.
PSAC grievance on Canada Life health plan moves forward
A union grievance over the troubled switch of the Public Service Health Care Plan to Canada Life will proceed to a hearing, seeking accountability for over 1.5 million affected members.
What Public Servants Must Watch in 2026
From major job cuts to new AI policies, here are the pivotal issues set to impact federal government employees in Canada during the coming year. Stay informed.
Union asks province to step in at Conestoga College layoffs
A union is urging the Ontario government to intervene following layoffs at Conestoga College. Get the latest details on the labour dispute and provincial response.
Provincial funding extends inter-community transit to 2030
A provincial funding boost ensures vital inter-community bus service in Southwestern Ontario will continue operating until 2030, connecting London, Sarnia, and surrounding towns.
Conestoga College lays off 200 staff before Christmas
Nearly 200 full-time employees at Conestoga College have been laid off just before the holidays, sparking criticism. Get the details on this major workforce reduction.
Conestoga College layoffs jeopardize student learning, say students
Biotechnology students at Conestoga College voice fears that recent instructor layoffs threaten their education. Read about the impact on academic programs.
Conestoga College lays off close to 200 full-time staff
Conestoga College terminates almost 200 full-time support staff just before the holiday break, sparking concern. Get the full details on this major workforce reduction.
Federal outsourcing hits $26.1B despite cuts promise
Federal Budget 2025 projects a 37% surge in spending on private consultants, contradicting Liberal election pledges to reduce reliance on outsourcing. Analysis reveals a troubling shift away from public service expertise.
200 Conestoga College employees lose jobs before holidays
Conestoga College terminates almost 200 full-time positions just before the holiday break. Get the full details on this significant workforce reduction in Kitchener-Waterloo.
400 jobs cut at Natural Resources Canada by 2029
The federal government confirms 400 positions will be eliminated at Natural Resources Canada by 2029. Get the details on the workforce reduction and its implications.
Government Rejects Call to Measure Public Service Productivity
The federal government has declined a proposal to implement productivity measurement across the public service. Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali's decision, announced December 16, 2025, sparks debate on accountability.
Federal Government Rejects Public Service Productivity Metrics
A new report outlines 19 ways to boost federal productivity, but the government shows no interest in tracking it. Discover the key findings and Ottawa's response.
GM CAMI layoffs hit 1,200 workers before holidays
Over 1,200 workers at GM's CAMI plant in Ingersoll face a devastating holiday season as layoffs force tough decisions. Couples at the plant are hit with a 'double' financial blow.
Spotify back online after worldwide outage
Spotify has largely restored its streaming service after a widespread outage on December 15, 2025, impacted thousands of users globally, according to Downdetector data.
Readers React: Algoma Steel Job Losses, High Beam Hazards
Readers voice concerns over Algoma Steel layoffs, applaud Hazel Mae's Hall of Fame honour, and call for better road etiquette regarding high beams. Read the latest public feedback.
Algoma Layoffs: Gov'ts Knew Before $500M Loan
The federal and Ontario governments kept taxpayers in the dark about impending Algoma Steel layoffs when issuing $500M in loan guarantees. This lack of transparency raises serious questions.
Leaked Plan Suggests Full-Time Office Return for Federal Workers
A leaked Treasury Board document reveals plans for a stricter, five-day in-office mandate for federal public servants by 2027, sparking union backlash and concerns over productivity and morale.
Carney's $1.5B Civil Service Retirement Plan Saves $82M Annually
Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to reduce the federal civil service through early retirement incentives will cost $1.5 billion upfront, with annual savings of $82 million. The strategy aims to avoid layoffs.
Federal workers over $150K up 96% in 5 years
New data reveals a 96% jump in federal public servants earning over $150,000 in five years, with 27,261 workers now in that bracket. Explore the figures and what they mean for Canada's largest employer.
Ottawa Begins Notifying Public Servants of Possible Job Cuts
The federal government has started informing public servants about potential job reductions. Get the latest details on this developing story affecting Ottawa's workforce.
Budget 2025: Opportunity for Canada's Public Servants
Analysis: The public service transformation outlined in Budget 2025 presents challenges but also significant opportunities for federal workers. Learn how to navigate the coming changes.
Vancouver lays off staff after property tax freeze
The City of Vancouver has cut dozens of positions following its decision to freeze property taxes. This move highlights the financial trade-offs of municipal budget decisions.
Vancouver lays off 30 staff after property tax freeze
The City of Vancouver has terminated 30 employees following a council decision to freeze property taxes. Learn about the budget impacts and municipal workforce changes.
27,000+ Canadian Public Servants Earn Over $150K
New data reveals more than 27,000 federal employees earned salaries of $150,000 or higher last year. Explore the breakdown and what it means for public sector spending.
Algoma Steel CEO says governments knew of layoff plans
Algoma Steel's CEO reveals both federal and provincial governments were aware of impending layoffs before approving a $500 million taxpayer loan. Details on the Sault Ste. Marie job cuts.
Service Canada apologizes for passport office incident
A Montreal woman received a limited apology after Service Canada staff told her she couldn't put Israel on her passport due to 'political conflict.' Her lawyer demands accountability.
Governments defend Algoma Steel loan after layoffs
Federal and Ontario governments face scrutiny for a $420 million loan to Algoma Steel, approved despite prior knowledge of impending layoffs. Details on the defense and economic context.
Algoma Steel CEO says feds knew about layoffs before loan
Algoma Steel's CEO reveals federal government was aware of impending job cuts before approving a $400 million loan. Read the full story on the timing and impact of Trump's tariffs.
Page 1 of 4