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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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Tragic Consequences of Conflict: Israeli Strikes in Gaza and Lebanon

 

In a devastating series of events, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in significant loss of life and destruction in both Gaza and Lebanon. On Saturday night, an Israeli strike on the central Gaza Strip tragically killed a family of eight. The victims, who were residing in the Nuseirat refugee camp, included parents and their six children, aged between 8 and 23. The strike also left seven others wounded, with some in critical condition.

Simultaneously, in southern Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes destroyed a century-old market in the city of Nabatiyeh. The Ottoman-era market, which had stood since 1910, was reduced to rubble, resulting in the death of at least one person and injuries to four others. The destruction of this historic site marks a significant cultural loss for the region.

These incidents highlight the ongoing and severe impact of the conflict on civilian populations and infrastructure in the affected areas. The international community continues to call for de-escalation and a peaceful resolution to the hostilities.


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