Federal Budget 2025 projects a 37% surge in spending on private consultants, contradicting Liberal election pledges to reduce reliance on outsourcing. Analysis reveals a troubling shift away from public service expertise.
Conestoga College terminates almost 200 full-time positions just before the holiday break. Get the full details on this significant workforce reduction in Kitchener-Waterloo.
Barrie Public Library's story grows as council approves a new branch in Letitia Heights, enhancing community access to resources and services. Learn about the plans and key figures involved.
The federal government confirms 400 positions will be eliminated at Natural Resources Canada by 2029. Get the details on the workforce reduction and its implications.
The federal government has declined a proposal to implement productivity measurement across the public service. Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali's decision, announced December 16, 2025, sparks debate on accountability.
A new report outlines 19 ways to boost federal productivity, but the government shows no interest in tracking it. Discover the key findings and Ottawa's response.
Over 1,200 workers at GM's CAMI plant in Ingersoll face a devastating holiday season as layoffs force tough decisions. Couples at the plant are hit with a 'double' financial blow.
Readers voice concerns over Algoma Steel layoffs, applaud Hazel Mae's Hall of Fame honour, and call for better road etiquette regarding high beams. Read the latest public feedback.
The federal and Ontario governments kept taxpayers in the dark about impending Algoma Steel layoffs when issuing $500M in loan guarantees. This lack of transparency raises serious questions.
A leaked Treasury Board document reveals plans for a stricter, five-day in-office mandate for federal public servants by 2027, sparking union backlash and concerns over productivity and morale.
New data reveals a 96% jump in federal public servants earning over $150,000 in five years, with 27,261 workers now in that bracket. Explore the figures and what they mean for Canada's largest employer.
The federal government has started informing public servants about potential job reductions. Get the latest details on this developing story affecting Ottawa's workforce.
Analysis: The public service transformation outlined in Budget 2025 presents challenges but also significant opportunities for federal workers. Learn how to navigate the coming changes.
The City of Vancouver has cut dozens of positions following its decision to freeze property taxes. This move highlights the financial trade-offs of municipal budget decisions.
The City of Vancouver has terminated 30 employees following a council decision to freeze property taxes. Learn about the budget impacts and municipal workforce changes.
A new public dashboard in Ontario provides real-time insights into community drug use through wastewater analysis. Discover the data and its implications for public health policy.
New data reveals more than 27,000 federal employees earned salaries of $150,000 or higher last year. Explore the breakdown and what it means for public sector spending.
Algoma Steel's CEO reveals both federal and provincial governments were aware of impending layoffs before approving a $500 million taxpayer loan. Details on the Sault Ste. Marie job cuts.
Federal and Ontario governments face scrutiny for a $420 million loan to Algoma Steel, approved despite prior knowledge of impending layoffs. Details on the defense and economic context.
Algoma Steel's CEO reveals federal government was aware of impending job cuts before approving a $400 million loan. Read the full story on the timing and impact of Trump's tariffs.
Prime Minister Mark Carney faces mounting pressure to engage with President Trump as U.S. tariffs devastate Canadian manufacturing, with Algoma Steel's layoffs pushing job losses past 41,000. Read the analysis.
A British Columbia pulp mill is shutting down, resulting in 350 job losses. The closure highlights ongoing challenges in Canada's forestry and manufacturing sectors.
Algoma Steel CEO Michael Garcia says U.S. tariffs have closed the American market, forcing 1,000 painful layoffs. Get the full story on this major blow to Northern Ontario's economy.
Algoma Steel is cutting 40% of its workforce, citing U.S. tariffs and a forced shift to electric arc steelmaking. The layoffs come just two weeks after a major government bailout.
Toys R Us Canada is shutting down three Quebec stores in January, leaving only one location in the province. The closures will result in 68 layoffs. Learn about the retail shift.
Algoma Steel announces 1,000 layoffs in Sault Ste. Marie, citing difficult market conditions and trade pressures. Read about the impact and federal support.
Northern Ontario's Algoma Steel announces 1,000 layoffs and CEO retirement after U.S. tariffs severely impact quarterly results. Read the full story on the economic fallout.
Public service unions are pressing the government for details on rumours of a full-time office mandate, calling any such plan 'reckless and out of touch.' Get the latest updates.
Canadian e-commerce giant Shopify implements workforce reductions to maintain operational efficiency despite strong financial performance and revenue growth of 26%.
Vancouver city officials scrap controversial plan to remove baby change tables from public washrooms following strong public opposition. Learn how community advocacy made a difference.