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.
Statistics Canada reports a continued decline in job vacancies, with openings dropping 2.8% in Q3 2025. Explore the shift from labour shortage to job shortage and what it means for the economy.
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.
The federal government will begin notifying public servants of potential job cuts in January 2025. Get the latest details on this significant workforce adjustment.
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.
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.
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles visited North Bay, criticizing the province's takeover of a local school board and recent hospital job cuts. Read her full assessment of the northern crises.
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.
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 has largely restored its streaming service after a widespread outage on December 15, 2025, impacted thousands of users globally, according to Downdetector data.
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.
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.
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.
The federal government has started informing public servants about potential job reductions. Get the latest details on this developing story affecting Ottawa's workforce.
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.
The federal government has begun notifying 68,000 public servants about a new early retirement program, a key step in its plan to cut 40,000 jobs from the bureaucracy. Learn the eligibility criteria and what the union says.
A new poll reveals job stability and economic concerns are forcing many first-time homebuyers in Canada to delay their purchase. Discover the key factors impacting the market.
Employees at the Crown Royal whisky bottling facility in southwestern Ontario have approved a closure agreement. Get the details on the deal and its impact.
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.
The Quebec government announces major workforce reductions and a hybrid work mandate. Learn the details and implications of this significant public sector shift.
A union representing workers at North Bay Regional Health Centre held a town hall to oppose planned job cuts, warning the hospital is already 'swamped'. Read about the community's concerns.
Domtar is permanently closing its Crofton pulp mill, eliminating 350 jobs weeks before Christmas. The closure, blamed on lack of affordable wood, deals a devastating blow to B.C.'s forestry sector.
A British Columbia pulp mill is shutting down, resulting in 350 job losses. The closure highlights ongoing challenges in Canada's forestry and manufacturing sectors.
Algoma Steel is cutting 40% of its workforce, citing U.S. tariffs and a forced shift to electric arc steelmaking. The layoffs come just two weeks after a major government bailout.
Algoma Steel announces 1,000 layoffs in Sault Ste. Marie, citing difficult market conditions and trade pressures. Read about the impact and federal support.
Workers at the Diageo bottling plant in Amherstburg have ratified a closure agreement after the company decided to move operations to the U.S. The deal includes severance and support, but union calls it a 'hard pill to swallow.'
Correctional Service Canada recorded 400 cases of employee misconduct leading to disciplinary action in the past year, with 12 terminations. Get the full details on the internal accountability measures.
Public service unions are pressing the government for details on rumours of a full-time office mandate, calling any such plan 'reckless and out of touch.' Get the latest updates.
Swiss voters have decisively rejected proposals for mandatory national service for women and a new inheritance tax. Learn how this shapes gender equality debates in Switzerland and beyond.
Canadian job seekers face increased competition as holiday hiring surges this season. Discover key trends and tips for navigating the competitive seasonal job market in Canada.