CRA cutting dozens of Ottawa-area jobs in 2025, offering voluntary buyouts

What’s going on at the CRA?

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is cutting approximately 280 jobs — mostly affecting staff in Ottawa and surrounding areas.

“The CRA, just like any other government-funded institution, must operate within its budget,” a spokesperson said in a statement to the Ottawa Citizen.

“The financial challenges facing the CRA have been driven by the end of temporary program funding, government-wide savings initiatives and a shift in operational pressures. This is an agency-led decision driven by fiscal responsibility.”

Affected employees have been notified. The spokesperson added that the agency plans to offer voluntary severance packages.

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