The Peak Daily
Dr. Internet 👩⚕️ — Public sector lay-offs are on their way. MEC is back on the market.
Jan 22, 2025
Federal layoffs are looming, with a staggering 43% increase in government workers since 2015. Ontario's new initiative to sell naming rights for transit stations adds a humorous twist to a serious topic. Meanwhile, retailers, particularly in the outdoor sector, grapple with an excess of inventory. Mountain Equipment Co-op faces the challenge of maintaining its core values while navigating difficult market conditions and potential budget cuts.
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- The federal government plans significant layoffs, particularly at IRCC, to reduce public sector staffing and budget demands amid ongoing financial pressures.
- MEC is struggling post-acquisition to maintain its brand identity and connection with outdoor enthusiasts while facing sales and inventory challenges.
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Federal Public Sector Layoffs Looming
The federal government is set to implement significant layoffs in response to an increase in public sector staffing, which grew by over 43% from 2015 to 2022. Particularly, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to cut around 3,300 jobs over the next three years to return to 2021 staffing levels. As pandemic-era funding ends, the IRCC faces a budgetary demand to reduce spending, aiming for cuts totaling $237 million by 2026. This aligns with broader federal plans to reduce public service roles, indicating that the initially proposed 5,000 position cut across four years may not suffice amidst looming financial pressures.
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