CANADALAND Are Carney’s Cuts “DOGE” Canada?
Aug 22, 2025
Stacy Thomas, a senior journalist at Canadian HR Reporter, dives into pressing labor issues in Canada. The discussion unveils the ominous plan to cut over 57,000 federal jobs by 2028 and the implications for marginalized workers and essential services. They also critique Doug Ford's mandated return to the office, particularly how it impacts younger employees and their work-life balance. The conversation emphasizes the need for equitable workplace practices and challenges traditional corporate cultures that overlook the evolving dynamics of today’s workforce.
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Broad Federal Cuts Target Public Service
- Mark Carney ordered ministers to find 15% savings across departments, with plans due August 28, 2025.
- Analysts estimate over 57,000 full-time equivalent federal jobs could be cut by 2028, hitting Ottawa hardest.
Cuts Risk Harming Diverse, Newer Staff
- Cuts will disproportionately affect newer employees, younger workers, women, visible minorities and newcomers.
- Major impacts expected at CRA, Employment and Social Development, and Citizenship and Immigration.
Canadian Version Of Federally Driven Austerity
- Carney's approach echoes Trump-era federal downsizing and Musk's 'Department of Government Efficiency' rhetoric, but in a calmer Canadian style.
- The rollout is slower and more polite, yet aims to dismantle agencies and reduce headcounts similarly.