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Government sending early retirement info to about 70,000 public servants
The federal government plans a voluntary early retirement program aiming to reduce public service by 40,000 jobs and save taxpayers about $82 million annually.
- On Dec. 3, 2025, the federal government began sending information about a planned early retirement program to nearly 70,000 employees, Mohammad Kamal said letters are sent to roughly 68,000 public servants.
- To boost attrition and avoid layoffs of younger workers, the Liberals plan to cut about 40,000 public service jobs from a peak of 368,000 positions.
- Under the proposal, employees as young as 50 with at least 10 years of employment and at least two years of pensionable service could apply for an immediate pension with no early‑leaving penalty in the one-year program.
- Budget projections show the program will cost $1.5 billion over five years with about half the expense coming next year, and it is expected to save taxpayers about $82 million annually.
- With union scepticism noted, officials say legal steps remain before the one-year program can begin in January; Public Service Alliance of Canada national president Sharon DeSousa said last month she doesn't expect many members to sign up due to the high cost of living.
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The federal government sent letters to public servants over the age of 50 to verify their eligibility for the early retirement program.
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Government Sending Early Retirement Info to About 70,000 Public Servants
The federal government is in the process of sending information on its planned early retirement program to almost 70,000 employees as it works to reduce the size of the public service. Mohammad Kamal, director of communications for the Office of the President of the Treasury Board, says letters are being sent to roughly 68,000 public servants who may be eligible for the program. Ottawa is looking to cut the number of public service jobs by about…
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Government sending early retirement info to about 70,000 public servants
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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Leaning Left18Leaning Right1Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution72% Left
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