US EditionStatistics Canada to end most term, casual employment contracts by October
OTTAWA, CANADA, JUL 29 – The cuts respond to a government mandate for up to 15% savings over three years, affecting 142 term, casual, and part-time roles at Statistics Canada.
- Statistics Canada plans to terminate numerous term, casual, and part-time employment contracts by October 8, 2025, as part of its budget reduction efforts.
- The agency is making these cuts due to a government expenditure review requiring up to 15% savings over three years.
- A note to employees confirmed that 142 positions will end, with exceptions to avoid significant effects on programs like the census.
- In 2024, Statistics Canada had a workforce of 7,220 individuals, comprising temporary, student, and casual employees, and Andr Loranger described the planned staff cuts as a considerable challenge.
- Chief Statistician Andr Loranger emphasized that the agency aims to preserve a dependable number of student employees despite the budget reductions.
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Statistics Canada to End Most Term, Casual Employment Contracts by October
Statistics Canada has announced it will end many term and casual employment contracts by October as it faces budget cuts. A note sent to employees Monday by Chief Statistician André Loranger confirms the agency is ending many specified-period positions, including for term, casual and part-time workers, by October 8. A spokesperson for StatCan says 142 individuals will be affected by the measure and that exceptions will be made where needed to av…
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Statistics Canada to end most term, casual employment contracts by October
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OTTAWA—Statistics Canada has announced the end of many fixed-term and casual employment contracts by October due to budget cuts. A note sent Monday to employees by Chief Statistician André Loranger confirms that the organization will terminate many fixed-term positions, including fixed-term, casual and part-time jobs, by October 8. A Statistics Canada spokesperson indicates that 142 individuals will be affected by this measure and that exception…
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