"a massive blow that cannot be absorbed by an already struggling agency."
"When you make cuts to food safety, the outcomes are clear. More people will get sick from preventable foodborne illnesses, more poultry and livestock will die from avian flu and other diseases, and our food production industry will suffer,"
"Our members at CFIA care for the health and well-being of plants and animals and make sure the food on your plate is safe to eat. They deserve more than these reckless cuts. Canadians deserve more."
CFIA staff were informed of planned workforce reductions tied to federal spending cuts under the Carney government. Multiple sources and the Agriculture Union report the agency plans to eliminate 587 positions and that employment transition measures will affect about 1,371 roles. The union represents roughly 4,500 of nearly 6,400 CFIA employees and warns cuts will raise the risk of food safety crises, increase foodborne illness, and harm plant and animal health and food production. CFIA has not publicly acknowledged the cuts or responded to information requests. Timelines, specific positions targeted, and potential further reductions remain unconfirmed.
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