Federal public servants notified of possible job cuts
Federal departments in Ottawa have started notifying public servants about potential job reductions. Get the latest details on this developing story and its impact on the workforce.
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The federal government will begin notifying public servants of potential job cuts in January 2025. Get the latest details on this significant workforce adjustment.
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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.
Sask. adds $1B in spending without raising deficit
Saskatchewan's finance minister states a $1 billion increase in provincial spending will not affect the deficit, as revealed in the mid-year financial report. Get the details on the budget update.
Winnipeg forecasts $17.4 million deficit
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Alberta used notwithstanding clause to avoid costly teacher arbitration
Alberta's government invoked the notwithstanding clause to end the teachers' strike, citing a $6.5 billion deficit and potential arbitration costs in the billions. Ministers defend the controversial move.
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