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Friday, November 21, 2025

"A Direct Attack on Workers": Service Canada Slashes 250 Passport Jobs in October - Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

What’s Happening at Service Canada?

After trimming its passport workforce in May, Service Canada has once again pulled out the axe — affecting approximately 250 positions.

“These [job] cuts are not just numbers on a balance sheet,” the Canada Employment and Immigration Union said in a statement on Oct. 6.

“They represent a direct attack on workers who have tirelessly served Canadians through waves of unprecedented demand.”

It remains unclear if both unionized and non-unionized employees are affected by the latest workforce reduction.

YOU HAVE RIGHTS!
If you’re a non-unionized Service Canada worker, check out our severance resource for federally regulated employees. You can also use our free Pocket Employment Lawyer tool for real-time insights.

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Lost Your Job? Get Help Now

Our experienced employment lawyers in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia (BC) have helped tens of thousands of non-unionized individuals resolve their workplace issues, including wrongful dismissals.

If you’ve lost your job at Service Canada for any reason, don’t panic. We can review your situation, assess your legal options, and help you secure the compensation you’re legally entitled to.

UNIONIZED?
Contact your union immediately. By law, employment lawyers can’t represent unionized employees.

Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to...



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