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CTF states Ottawa bureaucracy still 33% larger than 2016 despite workforce cuts
Canadian taxpayers would be saving roughly 7 billion this year if the federal bureaucracy had grown at the same pace as the country's population over the past decade, according to new analysis from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF).
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· Jun 24, 2026
Combler les écarts : les inégalités salariales entre les genres au Canada atlantique
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Toronto Sun
· Jul 1, 2026
Bloated federal civil service costing Canadian taxpayers billions: CTF
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Related coverage for "CTF states Ottawa bureaucracy still 33% larger than 2016 despite workforce cuts": Global News — After N.B. law, all 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave. Canada's National Observer — After N.B. law, 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave. Rabble.ca — Alberta pushes ahead with two-tier healthcare. CBC News — Federal workers return to the office 4 days a week. Will it be smooth sailing or 'another hot mess'?. Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives — Combler les écarts : les inégalités salariales entre les genres au Canada atlantique. Toronto Sun — Bloated federal civil service costing Canadian taxpayers billions: CTF