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flag Canada’s Statistics agency is cutting 850 jobs over two years, starting with 100 immediate layoffs, as part of a federal cost-saving plan.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Affected staff will be notified within two weeks, following government guidelines. flag The cuts are part of a broader review aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs, with other departments expected to announce similar adjustments soon. flag Union leaders have raised concerns about potential impacts on data quality and government functions.

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