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Canada’s Statistics agency is cutting 850 jobs over two years, starting with 100 immediate layoffs, as part of a federal cost-saving plan.
Statistics Canada is cutting 850 jobs over the next two years, starting with 100 immediate layoffs, as part of a federal effort to reduce public service employment by 40,000 and save $60 billion by 2029.
The agency, which had 7,274 employees in 2025, will reduce executive roles by 12% and use voluntary programs like early retirement to minimize involuntary layoffs.
Affected staff will be notified within two weeks, following government guidelines.
The cuts are part of a broader review aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs, with other departments expected to announce similar adjustments soon.
Union leaders have raised concerns about potential impacts on data quality and government functions.
La Agencia de Estadísticas de Canadá está recortando 850 empleos en dos años, empezando con 100 despidos inmediatos, como parte de un plan federal de ahorro de costos.