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Statistics Canada Starts Workforce Reductions, Targeting 850 Jobs and 12% of Executives

The downsizing stems from the federal plan to trim 30,000 public service positions over five years, with early‑retirement incentives still awaiting legislative approval.

Overview

  • The agency has entered a formal workforce adjustment period and will notify affected and surplus staff within the next two weeks.
  • Unions report 3,274 employees received adjustment letters, including 940 PIPSC members and 350 PSAC members.
  • Receipt of a letter signals a position may be eliminated, though options such as alternation or potential early retirement could avert layoff.
  • Statistics Canada had 7,274 employees in 2025, providing scale for the planned reductions and executive downsizing.
  • Shared Services Canada and other departments are beginning similar notifications as the broader public‑service cuts take effect.