Layoff Notices Sent to Thousands of Federal Government Workers

Public Service Alliance of Canada National President Sharon DeSousa speaks as National Executive Vice-President Alex Silas looks on during a news conference, on Nov. 18, 2025. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

Thousands of workers across the federal public service have received notices that their jobs may be cut, many of them just in the last week.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says 1,775 workforce adjustment notices were issued to its members last week.