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flag Canada's public service cuts, framed as attrition, have already led to thousands of layoffs, sparking concerns over weakened services and looming deeper cuts.

flag Prime Minister Mark Carney claims federal public service cuts will occur through natural attrition, avoiding direct layoffs, but union leaders and experts dispute this, saying thousands of permanent employees have already been laid off through forced cuts, weakening services like tax processing and child benefits. flag Finance Minister François Philippe Champagne confirmed ongoing spending adjustments as part of a 15% reduction goal over three years, citing unsustainable pandemic-era growth. flag Multiple departments have already cut staff, and analysts warn attrition alone won’t meet savings targets, risking long-term damage to public services. flag Without new measures, deeper cuts or reduced transfers to provinces and nonprofits may be necessary. flag The upcoming fall budget is expected to reveal major fiscal decisions.

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