All Federal Ministers Will Participate in Process to Find 5,000 Jobs to Cut: Anand

Treasury Board President Anita Anand says no government ministry and agency will be left out of the process of cutting 5,000 public-service positions. Ms. Anand, who is responsible for much of the public service, says all ministers will be expected to participate in the cost-cutting plan, not just the biggest departments. The 2024 budget, tabled Tuesday, says 5,000 positions will be cut through natural attrition, which is expected to save $4.2 billion over five years. The main union representing federal workers is raising concerns. Public Service Alliance of Canada president Chris Aylward said in a news release that given Canada’s growing population, more public-sector workers are needed—for example, to prevent long waits at borders and airports....