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Jun 25, 2026
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Federal government on pace to meet Carney public service reduction target, experts say
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Federal government on pace to meet Carney public service reduction target, experts say
The federal public service shrunk by more than 12,000 positions in the past fiscal year, according to Treasury Board data.
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By Matteo Cimellaro, Ben Andrews
Published Jun 25, 2026
Last updated Jul 02, 2026
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At the end of 2025-2026, the Government of Canada's public service population was about 345,00…
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