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Federal public servants seek legal advice as they face job cuts

  • Several law firms in Ottawa report many federal workers seeking legal advice on how to handle upcoming job cuts.
  • Malini Vijaykumar, a law partner, says unionized employees must file grievances through their unions.
  • The government plans to cut about 40,000 public service jobs by 2029, including 1,000 executive positions within two years.
  • Federal unions warn of risks to services and safety and held a protest at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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Federal public servants seek legal advice as they face job cuts

Several law firms in Ottawa say they’re getting an influx of calls from federal workers looking to learn what their options are and how to negotiate or push back against the cuts.

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Several law firms in Ottawa claim to receive an influx of calls from federal employees who want to know their options and how to negotiate, or oppose, budget cuts.

·Montreal, Canada
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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Friday, February 13, 2026.
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