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Statistics Canada Begins Major Workforce Overhaul, Cutting 850 Positions

    Statistics Canada says it will be cutting around 850 of its staff along with 12 per cent of its executive team. Statistics Canada is moving ahead with a major restructuring that will see roughly 850 jobs eliminated , including a portion of its executive ranks. The agency confirmed that it has entered a formal workforce adjustment period, with affected employees set to receive notices over the next two weeks. The cuts are part of a broader federal initiative to reduce public service spending. With more than 7,200 employees as of early 2025, Statistics Canada is among several departments facing significant downsizing as the government seeks long‑term budget efficiencies. Union representatives have raised concerns about the impact on the agency’s ability to maintain the quality and timeliness of national data. Management, however, has emphasized that voluntary departures and early retirement incentives will be used where possible to ease the transition. The announcement m...

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The Wisdom of Robert Frost


                                                                                                                                                                
One of the most famous poets of the 20th century, Robert Frost, once said: "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on." This simple but profound statement captures the essence of his poetic vision and his personal philosophy. Frost was no stranger to hardship and tragedy, having lost several of his children and his wife to illness and depression. Yet he never gave up on his passion for writing and his love for nature. He believed that life was a journey of discovery and learning, and that no matter what challenges we face, we must keep moving forward.

Frost's quote reminds us that life is bigger than our individual problems and that we have the power to overcome them. It also encourages us to appreciate the beauty and joy that life offers, even in the midst of sorrow and pain. Life goes on, and so should we.

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