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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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President Donald Trump is celebrating what he calls a “historic success” in brokering a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, following a dramatic escalation that saw U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and retaliatory missile attacks on American bases in the Middle East.

Speaking at the NATO summit in The Hague, Trump claimed the U.S. strikes had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, setting its program back by decades. “It was very severe. It was obliteration,” he said, dismissing intelligence assessments that suggest the damage may only delay Iran’s nuclear ambitions by a few months.

Despite the ceasefire holding for now, tensions remain high. Both Iran and Israel have accused each other of violating the agreement, and Trump has publicly rebuked both nations for their actions. Still, he insists the ceasefire is a “victory for everybody” and expressed hope for a new diplomatic relationship with Tehran.

While many in Iran and Israel expressed relief at the pause in hostilities, uncertainty lingers. Analysts warn that the long-term effectiveness of the strikes remains unclear, and the potential for renewed conflict persists if diplomatic efforts falter.

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