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.
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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