2 w. ago
Service Canada slashes hundreds of jobs as demand for passports declines
Fewer Canadians are expected to apply for passports this year, prompting Service Canada to cut 800 jobs nationwide.According to a projection by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), passport volumes in 2025 to 2026 will be significantly lower than those in 2024 to 2025.In an email to Daily Hive, a representative for Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) stated, "As a result of this projected reduction in passport volumes, Service Canada will be adjusting its passport workforce effective June 2025 to align with approved funding levels."The representative said that Service Canada regularly ensures that its workforce levels "align with forecasted volumes." They also stated that as a federal department, ESDC must ensure that revenues are balanced with costs, including employee salaries.As a result, the reduced passport application forecast will affect approximately 800 term employees. Layoffs will occur in Service Canada locations in every pr...
Sport