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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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Trump Calls on Iranian Protesters to Persist as Crackdown Intensifies

 A demonstrator lights a cigarette with fire from a burning picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to continue nationwide demonstrations, declaring that “help is on its way” as the country faces its largest wave of unrest in years. His message, shared on social media, came amid a sweeping crackdown by Iran’s leadership, which has struggled to contain protests driven by economic hardship and political frustration.

Trump encouraged demonstrators to “take over your institutions” and document abuses, while announcing that all meetings with Iranian officials would be halted until the violence against protesters stops. When asked what form U.S. assistance might take, he declined to provide details.

The protests, fueled by the collapse of the Iranian rial and worsening living conditions, have resulted in significant casualties. Despite internet restrictions and communication blackouts, reports of clashes and arrests continue to emerge.

Trump’s remarks add international pressure at a moment of deep internal turmoil for Iran’s government.


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