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Jun 4, 2026
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Liberal democracies are cutting public-service jobs. How does Canada stack up?
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Liberal democracies are cutting public-service jobs. How does Canada stack up?
New Zealand is the latest Westminster democracy to pledge significant job reductions in the public service.
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By Ben Andrews
Published Jun 04, 2026
Last updated Jun 05, 2026
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Like New Zealand and the U.K., Canada's public service grew significantly during the pandemic, increasing from a population of around 285,000 i…
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