PHAC cuts hundreds of jobs as part of ‘post-pandemic renovation’

Canada’s public health agency is cutting its employees about 10 percent as it continues to reduce its workforce in view of the Kovid -19 epidemic.

An agency spokesperson said in an email to CBC News, “As part of the ongoing efforts to adjust the post-pandemic renovation and new pay allocation of PHAC, the agency should focus on resources on the priorities funded by the government. This means that some programs to prefer and prioritize some programs, to make a priority, and conclude in some cases,” CBC’s disciple Said in an email.

The numbers have been finalized yet, but the spokesperson estimates that approximately 320 jobs will be cut. The letter to the affected employees is expected to go out next week.

Are at the top of the cut Others who were created earlier this yearAs it stands, PHAC employs more than 3,000 workers.

The agency spokesman said, “No decision is being made lightly. PHAC aims to proceed with focusing focus on stability and public health effects.”

The agency was important for federal messages and coordination during epidemic.

Prior to 2020, PHAC appointed more than 2,300 people. He The number is almost doubled More than 4,200 employees in 2022.

A PHAC spokesperson said that the latest job cuts are not before the budget for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decline to cut public sector spending.

Before this heat, Carney asked everyone Federal Minister to come up with “ambitious savings proposals” for departments and programs They look after.

The upcoming federal budget is probably a matter of negotiation as Carney’s cabinet is gathering in GTA this week before the return of Parliament at the end of this month.

Budget – which is usually presented in the spring, but was closed after the federal election – is expected to be unveiled in October.

During the election campaign, Carney promised to balance the operating budget over the next three years, while promising to make billions more pledge in defense spending and build major projects.

Carney said on Wednesday, “This is the budget of penance and investment at the same time and if you have discipline it is possible.”