O-Train Line 2 and 4 Service Disrupted in Ottawa
Ottawa's O-Train Line 2 and Line 4 experienced a service disruption on December 28, 2025. Get the latest details on the transit issue affecting the capital.
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Top federal department blasted for secrecy on layoff numbers
Canada's largest public-sector union accuses the Privy Council Office of hypocrisy for refusing to disclose how many staff received potential layoff notices. Get the full story on the transparency clash.
PSAC grievance on Canada Life health plan moves forward
A union grievance over the troubled switch of the Public Service Health Care Plan to Canada Life will proceed to a hearing, seeking accountability for over 1.5 million affected members.
What Public Servants Must Watch in 2026
From major job cuts to new AI policies, here are the pivotal issues set to impact federal government employees in Canada during the coming year. Stay informed.
St. Clair College Warns of 2026 Program, Job Cuts
St. Clair College's president has indicated that program reductions and job cuts are possible in 2026 due to financial pressures. Learn about the potential impacts on students and staff.
Provincial funding extends inter-community transit to 2030
A provincial funding boost ensures vital inter-community bus service in Southwestern Ontario will continue operating until 2030, connecting London, Sarnia, and surrounding towns.
Union blasts province over North Bay hospital job cuts
Healthcare workers and union members rallied in North Bay, calling on the Ontario government to reverse planned job cuts at the North Bay Regional Health Centre.
Conestoga College lays off 200 staff before Christmas
Nearly 200 full-time employees at Conestoga College have been laid off just before the holidays, sparking criticism. Get the details on this major workforce reduction.
Federal outsourcing hits $26.1B despite cuts promise
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.
Labour Shortage Ends as Job Vacancies Keep Falling in Canada
Statistics Canada reports a continued decline in job vacancies, with openings dropping 2.8% in Q3 2025. Explore the shift from labour shortage to job shortage and what it means for the economy.
200 Conestoga College employees lose jobs before holidays
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.
Federal job cut notifications to start in January
The federal government will begin notifying public servants of potential job cuts in January 2025. Get the latest details on this significant workforce adjustment.
400 jobs cut at Natural Resources Canada by 2029
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.
Government Rejects Call to Measure Public Service Productivity
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.
NDP Leader Marit Stiles tours North Bay amid health, education crises
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles visited North Bay, criticizing the province's takeover of a local school board and recent hospital job cuts. Read her full assessment of the northern crises.
Federal Government Rejects Public Service Productivity Metrics
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.
GM CAMI layoffs hit 1,200 workers before holidays
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.
Spotify back online after worldwide outage
Spotify has largely restored its streaming service after a widespread outage on December 15, 2025, impacted thousands of users globally, according to Downdetector data.
Leaked Plan Suggests Full-Time Office Return for Federal Workers
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.
Carney's $1.5B Civil Service Retirement Plan Saves $82M Annually
Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to reduce the federal civil service through early retirement incentives will cost $1.5 billion upfront, with annual savings of $82 million. The strategy aims to avoid layoffs.
Federal workers over $150K up 96% in 5 years
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.
Ottawa Begins Notifying Public Servants of Possible Job Cuts
The federal government has started informing public servants about potential job reductions. Get the latest details on this developing story affecting Ottawa's workforce.
Budget 2025: Opportunity for Canada's Public Servants
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.
Early Retirement Info Sent to 68,000 Federal Public Servants
The federal government has begun notifying 68,000 public servants about a new early retirement program, a key step in its plan to cut 40,000 jobs from the bureaucracy. Learn the eligibility criteria and what the union says.
Service Canada apologizes for passport office incident
A Montreal woman received a limited apology after Service Canada staff told her she couldn't put Israel on her passport due to 'political conflict.' Her lawyer demands accountability.
Quebec cutting 5,000 government jobs, ordering office return
The Quebec government announces major workforce reductions and a hybrid work mandate. Learn the details and implications of this significant public sector shift.
North Bay hospital job cuts protested at union town hall
A union representing workers at North Bay Regional Health Centre held a town hall to oppose planned job cuts, warning the hospital is already 'swamped'. Read about the community's concerns.
CSC: 400 Staff Disciplined, 12 Fired for Misconduct
Correctional Service Canada recorded 400 cases of employee misconduct leading to disciplinary action in the past year, with 12 terminations. Get the full details on the internal accountability measures.
Unions Seek Clarity on Federal Return-to-Office Rumours
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.
Swiss reject mandatory national service for women
Swiss voters have decisively rejected proposals for mandatory national service for women and a new inheritance tax. Learn how this shapes gender equality debates in Switzerland and beyond.
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