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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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Zelenskyy Draws a Red Line: No Peace Without Ukraine

 

🇺🇦 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected any proposal that would see Ukraine formally cede territory to Russia, emphasizing that Kyiv must be directly involved in all negotiations aimed at ending the war.

In a statement posted to Telegram, Zelenskyy warned that any peace deal excluding Ukraine would result in “dead solutions” that fail to bring lasting stability. His comments come ahead of a planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, which has sparked concern in Kyiv over the possibility of being sidelined.

Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine’s territorial integrity is enshrined in its constitution and is non-negotiable. “Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier,” he declared, adding that any decisions made without Ukraine’s participation are inherently decisions against peace.

The summit, seen by some as a potential breakthrough in the three-year conflict, has raised eyebrows due to Trump’s willingness to meet Putin without first engaging Zelenskyy. Analysts suggest that Russia may offer to relinquish control of certain territories outside the four regions it claims to have annexed, but Kyiv remains adamant that no deal can be struck without its voice at the table.

Zelenskyy’s stance underscores the deep divisions that remain and the challenges ahead for any diplomatic resolution.

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