Over the course of the last year, Mark Carney’s Liberal government rolled out a budget that will cut federal jobs—and slash public services. We believe this to be a grave error.
To be “Canada Strong,” as the government slogan goes, we need a strong public sector with enough workers to properly deliver the essential services and programs the public relies on, like employment insurance, Old Age Security, and child and family benefits. Each day, public service workers help support everyone’s well-being and keep watch over our borders.
Given current geopolitical instability, border insecurity, US tariffs, and the high cost of living, supporting strong public services is essential.
Tell Carney: Canada Strong starts with us. Protect public services.
Take action
Liberal Party activists
The Liberal Party National Convention is being held in Montreal on April 9–11. This is an ideal opportunity to discuss the future of our public services.
General public
You benefit from public services—and the work public sector workers do—every day.
Write to your MP today.
PSAC members
A rally will be held in front of the Montreal Convention Centre on April 11. Meeting point: corner of Viger and Saint-Urbain streets at 11 a.m. Buses are available from Quebec, Trois-Rivières, Drummondville and Gatineau-Ottawa.
Register today!
Issues
Impact of cuts already felt
- Since January 2025, more than 13,000 public service workers have been issued workforce adjustment notices.
- Public services have already been disrupted.
- Up to 40,000 jobs could be lost by 2029.
Read more about the effects of the cuts:
Federal union denounces cuts at CRA call centres
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is closing its Quebec Research and Development Centre
Government’s four-day in-office mandate disrespectful to workers
The government has mandated four days per week in office.
This decision:
- ignores the benefits of remote work
- shows a lack of respect for public service workers
- is disconnected from the reality of work in 2026
Remote work is a win-win for workers and the Canadians they serve
Government’s 4-day in-office mandate an insult to workers PSAC files unfair labour practice complaint in refusal of new in-office mandate
Bargaining at an impasse
Negotiations are going nowhere. In fact, PSAC recently declared an impasse at several bargaining tables. Public service workers have earned the right to negotiations that live up to that name.
PSAC-UTE declares impasse with CRA
10 years of Phoenix
February 24 marked the 10th anniversary of the Phoenix pay system debacle. Despite costing more than $5 billion in taxpayer money, Phoenix has yet to function well enough to pay public service workers correctly or on time.
Read more about the fiasco on PSAC Phoenix page.