Layoff Notices Issued to 15,000+ Federal Public Servants to Start 2026
Federal Public Service Layoffs: The Latest
More than 15,000 federal public servants across dozens of departments have received a layoff notice to kick off 2026.
While multiple agencies don’t plan to axe every employee that was notified — the move has caused a significant amount of mental and financial distress for many individuals.
The workforce adjustment is part of the federal government’s plan to eliminate 28,000 positions over the next 4 years.
Which Federal Agencies have Issued Layoff Notices?
The following federal agencies have informed staff that they plan to trim their headcount:
- Statistics Canada
- Department of Justice
- Global Affairs Canada
- Health Canada
- Shared Services Canada
- Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada
- Transport Canada
- Employment and Social Development Canada
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
- Privy Council Office
- Department of Finance
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Public Services and Procurement Canada
- Natural Resources Canada
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Public Safety Canada
- Canadian Heritage
- Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
- Library and Archives Canada
- Canada Revenue Agency
- Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs
- Public Service Commission
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
- Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada
- Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
- Canada School of Public Service
- Pacific Economic Development Canada
- Canadian War Museum and Canadian Museum of History
- Transportation Safety Board
- Public Health Agency of Canada
If you’re a non-unionized employee, our Severance Guide for Federally Regulated Workers breaks down everything you need to know in the event you’re fired or let go.
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Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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