Government Employees in Canada Face Job Cuts as Carney Looks to Trim Spending

The Canadian government told employees they may face job losses, as Prime Minister Mark Carney searches for spending cuts to keep the budget deficit in check.

Top bureaucrats at Employment and Social Development Canada and other government departments sent emails to employees on Wednesday informing them of a broad review of how the government spends and what it does. “Given the scope of requested spending reductions, adjustments to our workforce may be necessary,” said the memo, which was seen by Bloomberg News.