“Difficult but Necessary”: Canada’s Justice Department Cutting 264 Jobs

What’s Happening?

The federal department of justice is scaling back its staffing levels as it navigates “significant budgetary pressures.”

Spokesperson Ian McLeod told The Canadian Press in an email that “difficult but necessary” steps are being taken to manage available resources — including eliminating approximately 264 jobs.

Affected workers were reportedly notified this week. The number of federal public service positions dropped by almost 10,000 in the past year, marking the first decrease since 2015.

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Next Steps for Non-Unionized Staff

If you’ve lost your job at the federal department of justice, understanding your legal rights is crucial.

Non-unionized employees in Canada are entitled to severance pay. This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia (BC).

The amount you’re owed is based on a variety of factors, including your role, tenure, age, and ability to find similar work.

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Key Severance Facts:

• Compensation: Severance packages, which can be as much as 24 months’ pay, may include salary, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation. Use our firm’s free Severance Pay Calculator to better understand your entitlements.
• Deadlines: You generally have up to 2 years from the date of your termination to review and negotiate severance offers.
• Action steps: Consult an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to ensure your severance package is fair and aligns with Canadian employment laws.

Lost Your Job? Contact Us

If you’ve been fired or let go from the federal department of justice, the experienced employment law team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP can help.

Our lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and BC have helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals resolve their workplace issues.

Call us today at 1-855-821-5900 or request a consultation online.

Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.