Government Shrinks, Jobs Plummet | Canada News

The federal government’s workforce is shrinking fast—job applications dropped 30%, ads fell 40%, and resignations rose 12% as part of a plan to cut 40,000 positions by 2029. An early retirement incentive for those 50+ with 10 years of service has already drawn 8,000 applicants. Meanwhile, Canada’s broader job market saw growth, with unemployment dipping to 6.5%. It’s a mixed picture: government’s downsizing, but the economy’s picking up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03686e91bff93bc8