Canada Revenue Agency eliminating nearly 600 term positions by end of 2024
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The Canada Revenue Agency will be eliminating approximately 600 temporary and contract employees across the country by mid-December.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be eliminating approximately 600 temporary and contract employees across the country by mid-December.
In a statement to CTV News Ottawa, the agency said it has decided to "release" term employees early, in accordance with the terms of the employment contract. The employees have been given four weeks notice, and the contract date will end by Dec. 13, according to the CRA.
"Throughout the pandemic, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) received a large increase in resources to deliver crucial COVID programs," the CRA said in a statement Friday morning.
"As a result of that added capacity, we were then able to help administer a number of new initiatives, such as the Canadian Carbon Rebate and the interim administration of the Canadian Care Dental Plan. As we transition away from pandemic operations, the CRA safeguards responsible use of public funds while providing quality service to Canadians."
"We carefully reviewed our term workforce and decisions were made to reduce term employees where we had the flexibility in program areas to do so. The CRA prioritized maintaining the workforce for the tax-filing season."
The Canada Revenue Agency says it notified the Union of Taxation Employees and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada about the elimination of positions.
"There is no easy way to share this news, and we recognize that this can cause stress especially so close to the end of the year," the agency said. "The CRA does not take these decisions lightly. We continue to analyze how to manage our operations within our approved budget while limiting human resources impacts."
